Nicole Lewis

Resource Generation

Through a mix of political analysis and personal reflections, Between a Silver Spoon and The Struggle explores the nuances and contradictions at the intersection of racism class privilege. With wit and compassion, Between a Silver Spoon and The Struggle charts a course for young people of color with wealth and class privilege to examine both their experiences with privilege and oppression in order to meaningfully engage with movements for social change.

Reflections on the Intersection of Racism and Class Privilege

Between a Silver Spoon and the Struggle

Karen Pittelman

The fight for economic justice can draw stark battle lines, with the fight portrayed simplistically as Us versus Them, with the rich in the role of "Them." So where does that leave young people with wealth who believe in social change? Afraid of being branded the enemy, yet deeply committed to social justice, they're left in a confusing no-man's land. This conflict can lead most young people with wealth to keep their privilege hidden, making it impossible for them to bring their resources, access, and connections to the struggle for social change. Coauthored by Karen Pittelman, who dissolved her $3 million trust fund to cofound a foundation for low-income women activists, Classified is a resource guide for people with class privilege who are tired of cover-ups and ready to figure out how their privilege really works. Complete with comics, exercises, and personal stories, this book gives readers the tools they need to put their privilege to work for social change.

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