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Radical Empathy

Structural racism has impacted the lives of African Americans in the United States since before the country’s founding. Although the country has made some progress towards a more equal society, political developments in the 21st century have shown that deep divides remain. The persistence of inequality is an indicator of the stubborn resilience of the institutions that maintain white supremacy. To bridge our divides, renowned political scientist Terri Givens calls for ‘radical empathy’ – moving beyond an understanding of others’ lives and pain to understand the origins of our biases, including internalized oppression. Deftly weaving together her own experiences with the political, she offers practical steps to call out racism and bring about radical social change.

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The Six Steps to Radical Empathy:

Willingness to be vulnerable
Being grounded in who you are
Being open to the experiences of others
Practicing empathy
Taking action
Creating change and building trust

What Readers Say

Some kind words from respected leaders

“For anyone looking to better understand inequality and create positive change, this is an unparalleled and once-in-a-lifetime resource.”

Danielle Harlan, Ph.D., Founder, and CEO of the Center for Advancing Leadership and Human Potential

“Radical empathy, integrating, actually requiring empathy for self along with others, and prioritization action, is exactly what our culture needs most to get closer to living our ideals.”

Elisa Camahort Page, Independent Consultant

“Givens uses her fascinating biography and her expertise to provide concrete steps on how to achieve ‘radical empathy’: adopting the perspective of others but also taking action to combat injustice.”

Vincent L. Hutchings, University of Michigan

Watch the Book Launch with Julie Lythcott-Haims

New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott Haims joins Terri Givens for a discussion of her new book ‘Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides’.