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In this powerful and timely personal essay, best-selling author Otegha Uwagba reflects on racism, whiteness, and the mental labour required of Black people to navigate the two. Presented as a record of Uwagba's observations on this era-defining moment in history - that is, George Floyd's brutal murder and the subsequent protests and scrutiny of institutional racism - Whites explores the colossal burden of whiteness, as told by someone who is in her own words, 'a reluctant expert'. What is it like to endure both racism and white efforts at anti-racism, sometimes from the very same people? How do Black people navigate the gap between what they know to be true, and the version of events that white society can bring itself to tolerate? What does true allyship actually look like - and is it even possible? Addressing complex interracial dynamics and longstanding tensions with characteristically unflinching honesty, Uwagba deftly interrogates the status quo, and in doing so provides an intimate and deeply compelling portrayal of an unavoidable facet of the Black experience

'One of the most original and talented young writers we have.' Sathnam Sanghera 'A must-read.' Elizabeth Day 'A beautiful, searingly personal account of a world defined by money, full of courage and truth telling.' Owen Jones

Wie Geld, Klasse und Herkunft zusammenhängen und warum wir uns alle dringend damit beschäftigen sollten: Bestsellerautorin Otegha Uwagba widmet sich diesen wichtigen Fragen mit einem klugen, heutigen und weiblichen Blick. Otegha Uwagba ist erfolgreiche Autorin, Rednerin und Unternehmerin – und ein Vorbild für zahlreiche Frauen, wenn es um Beruf, Karriere und modernen Lifestyle geht. Als Tochter nigerianischer Einwanderer in London war ihr Weg aber nicht immer einfach. In diesem Buch erzählt sie ihre persönliche Geschichte und ruft allen Frauen zu: Wir müssen über Geld sprechen. Und zwar dringend. Dieses Buch macht Mut und zeigt Frauen, wie sich Finanzen selbstbestimmt angehen lassen und weshalb sich das lohnt. »Ein fesselndes und zupackendes Buch – wunderschön geschrieben und zugleich provokativ und bedacht.« Pandora Sykes »Ein Muss!« Elizabeth Day »Persönlich, aber doch universell. Uwagbas Geschichte, wie sie das Leben an der Uni und die Arbeitswelt meistert, während sie sich mit dem Druck durch Klasse, dem Nichtvorhandensein von Privilegien und Frauenfeindlichkeit auseinandersetzen muss, ist erhellend und aufschlussreich.« The Bookseller

'Little Black Book is THE book of the year for working women with drive' Refinery 29 The essential career handbook for creative working women. 'A compact gem' Stylist Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you're just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource when it comes to building the career you want. Writer Otegha Uwagba (one of Forbes European 30 Under 30) takes you through everything you need to build a successful self-made career: from how to negotiate a payrise to building a killer personal brand, via a crash course in networking like a pro, and tips for overcoming creative block. Plus Little Black Book is full of indispensable advice on how to thrive as a freelancer, and an entire chapter dedicated to helping you master the tricky art of public speaking. With contributions from trailblazing creative women including acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi, The Gentlewoman's Editor in Chief Penny Martin, and many more, Little Black Book is a curation of essential wisdom and hard-won career insights. Whether you're a thinker, a maker, an artist or an entrepreneur, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your working life here.