The Skin We're In

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In the tradition of Ta-Nehisi Coates, this provocative book by celebrated Canadian writer Desmond Cole ignites a national conversation about racism and injustice. It follows the impact of Cole's 2015 Toronto Life cover story, "The Skin I'm In," which exposed the Toronto police's racist carding practices, detailing his own experiences of being stopped and interrogated. This powerful narrative won multiple awards and thrust Cole into the spotlight, where he highlighted the everyday injustices faced by Black Canadians, including the damaging effects of biased policing, a failing education system, and discriminatory immigration laws. Cole chronicles the year 2017, a pivotal time marked by significant events such as the plight of African refugees, racial slurs from a school trustee, and the handcuffing of a six-year-old girl. His activism culminated in confrontations with the Toronto police board, where he demanded accountability for police misconduct, leading to his arrest. Through a month-by-month account, Cole reveals the deep cultural and political roots of systemic inequality, offering a personal and comprehensive perspective on the struggle against racism. Urgent and honest, this book serves as a crucial resource for anti-racist movements in Canada and challenges the complacency of many white Canadians.