Hi LT,

Didn't mention this before, but I immediately noticed and appreciated your use of the word "racialized" to describe people. And of course expecting us to use words like that 100% of the time creates an unrealistic standard—though I would say that over time, the practice can become a habit and it no longer feels arduous. It's certainly a leading edge way of speaking. Thank you for role modeling this.

I'm grateful that you shared the ebook with people. The concern about racial bypassing is one of the most common and understandable concerns. As you know, the title has "antiracist" in it and there are portions of the book devoted to antiracist ideas worth embracing. Still, I might here reference something you said in an earlier note about how everyone interprets writing through their own lenses—as true for my modest and lightly read scribblings as for Kendi's bestselling books. A key point for those of us writing is to find ways of reducing the odds that others misuse what we are saying—it's an ethical responsibility—yet we can only do so much.

When I publish my Kendi piece, I'll be interested to hear your thoughts. On that note, may I asked what are the 2-3 ways you have found it most valuable for your own growth?