“Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor” started as a digital workbook by Layla F. Saad, which transformed into an Instagram challenge and then took form as a full-fledged book. The book serves as a guide that takes readers on a 28-day journey of self-reflection to understand their participation, whether active or passive, in upholding white supremacy.

The book is organized into four weeks, with each week focusing on a specific theme such as white privilege, white fragility, and white silence. Each day, readers are presented with a specific aspect of white supremacy to reflect on, coupled with questions to journal about and further reading resources. Saad uses concise language to present complex concepts, making them accessible to readers who are new to discussions of race and racism.

The aim is not to shame or guilt readers, but to make them aware of their role in perpetuating racial disparities. Saad challenges readers to confront their biases, unpack their privilege, and scrutinize systems of power they benefit from. By creating an introspective process, Saad invites readers to make fundamental changes in their beliefs, behaviors, and actions towards combating racial injustice.

Layla F. Saad is a ground-breaking writer, speaker, and podcast host, who has dedicated her life to the themes of race, identity, leadership, and personal transformation. Saad’s work drives conversations about the role of race in our society and encourages people to become consciously anti-racist.

Robin DiAngelo, the author of the New York Times bestselling book “White Fragility”, provides a forward to the book, solidifying its place in modern anti-racist literature.