Super Short Summary

Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad is a New York Times bestselling nonfiction book and workbook structured around a 28-day antiracism journaling challenge, encouraging white readers to critically examine and combat their own complicity in upholding white supremacy. Based on Saad’s viral Instagram challenge #MeAndWhiteSupremacy, the book breaks down various aspects of white supremacy and provides daily journaling prompts to foster continuous personal growth and commitment to antiracist work. Topics discussed include white privilege, tone policing, racial stereotypes, cultural appropriation, allyship, accountability, and future commitment to antiracist actions. The book draws on the work of civil rights leaders, scholars, and Saad’s lived experiences to illustrate the pervasive nature of white supremacy worldwide.