**Please note the change of venue! We are respecting the UCU Strike action at Edinburgh University, so have moved from University grounds to Central Halls, a little further from the bookshop but equally accessible**

The work of dismantling the oppressive systems of white supremacy and racism is too often put on people of colour, but it is those who benefit from these systems that need to wake up and make the change.

Me and White Supremacy teaches readers how to dismantle the privilege within themselves so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of colour, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.

'An indispensable resource for white people who want to challenge white supremacy but don't know where to begin' - Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times bestseller WHITE FRAGILITY

Layla Saad is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives.

Layla's work is driven by her powerful desire to 'become a good ancestor'; to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for those who will come after she is gone.

Me And White Supremacy is Layla's first book - Initially offered for free following an Instagram challenge under the same name, the best-selling digital Me And White Supremacy Workbook was downloaded by close to 90,000 people around the world in the space of six months, before becoming a traditionally published book. Layla's work has been brought into homes, educational institutions and workplaces around the world that are seeking to create personal and collective change.

The updated and expanded Me and White Supremacy takes the work deeper by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and including expanded definitions, examples, and and further resources.

'It should be mandatory reading ... Buy the book, do the work and then push more copies into the hands of everyone you know' - Emma Gannon

Layla discusses her work with local activist Jess Brough.

*Unfortunately we won't have a public signing after our event - we are meeting Layla nice and early though and will have all her books signed in advance. If you would like a dedication please give the bookshop a shout by 4pm on Wednesday!*

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Jess Brough is currently researching social effects on language production and language biases for a PhD at Edinburgh University. They are one of the founding members of Resisting whiteness, a collective of QTPOC activists facilitating discussions of anti-racist action, and the founder of Fringe of Colour, an award-winning promotional platform and support network for black and brown people at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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This event is taking place in the Hall at Central Halls. It is a wheelchair accessible venue, with an elevator to the level of hall from a side entrance (with buzzer). There is also a disabled toilet that is wheelchair friendly. We're happy to help however we can so if you have any thoughts/ concerns about access please get in touch: books@lighthousebookshop.com

Remember you can buy your tickets in the shop & save yourself the eventbrite booking fee :P

The Bookshop operates a Safe Space Policy which all guests and speakers are asked to respect - you can read it here.

Thanks to the support of the University of Edinburgh Liberations Campaign, we have a limited number free tickets available for this event! These are intended to make the evening accessible to students and to those who are unwaged/ on benefits/ might not otherwise be able to attend - If you can afford a £5 ticket please book one as this supports the bookshop and allows us to save free places for those who can’t, thanks!