Nicola Rollock

A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it

Startlingly effective as a primer for anyone interested in racial equity at work . . . Because it reads, in part, like a short story collection, it sets a new bar for our notions of what a workplace or business book can be

This book has done more to help me understand the microaggressions that people of colour routinely face than any other. Nicola Rollock, one of the UK's foremost experts on racial justice, immerses us in the everyday lived experience of racism

A must-read book for anyone who wants to examine their own assumptions and dig deep into what it means to be, as Rollock puts it, "racialised as white". . . The addition of Rollock's own experiences and the short-story format of her case studies are what makes this book so different and valuable for anyone willing to challenge themselves and advance diversity and inclusion for all

A forensic and no-nonsense unpacking of everyday racism and the often invisible 'racial rulebook' that dictates all of our lives. Rollock offers a simultaneously insightful yet accessible take on what the next steps in racial justice look like -- regardless of where you are on your anti-racism journey, this book offers something truly eye-opening in every chapter

Using Nicola Rollock's own salient insight into Black British reality, The Racial Code unreservedly explores the Black experience through a series of vivid tales from modern life. Sharp and engrossing on every turn of the page

Nicola Rollock brings together rigorous scholarship, personal experience, and immense empathy in this informative and insightful manual for surviving racism in contemporary Britain. Accessibly written and presented without sacrificing intellectual acuity, The Racial Code is an illuminating, painful but ultimately hopeful read that informs and inspires in equal measure. I wish I had the essential guidance and tools included in this book when I first arrived in Britain - I would have avoided much pain!

An essential guide for any institution committed to improving the experiences of their workforce. This is a book for the future: it gives us exactly the tools we need to dismantle racial injustice in our society

One of the most powerful elements in contemporary critical race scholarship is the use of storytelling to weave nuanced and engaging narratives that brutally expose the complex and hidden realities of racism, while never losing sight of the humanity and significance of resistance. The Racial Code is undoubtedly the very best example of counter-storytelling to have emerged from the UK to date. This unique collection of vignettes and insights will educate, anger, and move readers internationally. This is scholarship of the first order

David Gillborn, Professor of Critical Race Studies, University of Birmingham, UK

Tales of Resistance and Survival

Miles, a successful lawyer, is mistaken for the waiter at a networking event. Femi is on the verge of breakdown having been consistently overlooked for promotion at her university. Nigel's emails, repeatedly expressing concern about his employer's forthcoming slavery exhibition, are ignored. Carol knows she can't let herself relax at the work Christmas party... 
 
This is racism. It is not about the overt acts of random people at the fringes of society. It's about the everyday. It's the loaded silence, the throwaway remark, the casual comment or a 'joke' in the workplace. 
 
It's everything. 
 
The Racial Code is an unprecedented examination of the hidden rules of race and racism that govern our lives and how they maintain the status quo. Interweaving narrative with research and theory, acclaimed expert Nicola Rollock uniquely lays bare the pain and cost of navigating everyday racism -- and compels us to reconsider how to truly achieve racial justice.

Nicola Rollock

Praise for The Racial Code

A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it

Startlingly effective as a primer for anyone interested in racial equity at work . . . Because it reads, in part, like a short story collection, it sets a new bar for our notions of what a workplace or busine ...

This book has done more to help me understand the microaggressions that people of colour routinely face than any other. Nicola Rollock, one of the UK's foremost experts on racial justice, immerses us in the e ...

A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it

Startlingly effective as a primer for anyone interested in racial equity at work . . . Because it reads, in part, like a short story collection, it sets a new bar for our notions of what a workplace or busine ...

This book has done more to help me understand the microaggressions that people of colour routinely face than any other. Nicola Rollock, one of the UK's foremost experts on racial justice, immerses us in the e ...

A powerful, salient and gracefully written study of the corrosive dynamics of race in Britain from a trusted voice on the subject. We can all benefit from reading it

Startlingly effective as a primer for anyone interested in racial equity at work . . . Because it reads, in part, like a short story collection, it sets a new bar for our notions of what a workplace or busine ...

This book has done more to help me understand the microaggressions that people of colour routinely face than any other. Nicola Rollock, one of the UK's foremost experts on racial justice, immerses us in the e ...

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