Book Launch: "Real Friends Talk About Race" with Authors Yseult Polfliet Mukantabana & Hannah Summerhill.

REAL FRIENDS TALK ABOUT RACE is a guide for those who want to improve and gain more awareness about interracial relationships—whether it’s with friends, colleagues, or loved ones. In the book, Yseult and Hannah cover the ways that culture, history, and white supremacy have prevented us from having the skills to build trust and healthy relationships across race. Their book offers tools, personal stories, and guidance on strengthening allyship, understanding, and conversation.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Yseult Polfliet Mukantabana identifies as a Rwandan, Jewish, and queer woman. She is an author, creative director, and social and art advocate. Mukantabana sits on the Board Committee of POWarts, a non-profit organization meant to support and uplift womxn in the art industry. She is a Ted Speaker and the designer and co-founder of YOAH, a gender-free childrens’ brand created with her brother Noah Polfliet.

Hannah Summerhill is a white, Jewish women from Pennsylvania. She’s had a long career in magazines, working in advertising sales at places like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Women’s Health, and she’s written for brands like Elle.com, New York Magazine, and Refinery29. She’s on the board of her city’s equality coalition, and plays guitar in her free time.

Yseult and Hannah respect and honor their cross-racial friendship and business partnership through consistent communication and transparency.