Personal Communicating and Racial Equity : A Humane Technology for Developing Anti-stereotyping Relationships With People Who Are Different from You

Inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr., Personal Communicating and Racial Equity offers a powerful, practical approach to improving interpersonal communication across cultural, racial, and social differences.
This concise and impactful guide introduces a proven nine-step communication process designed to help you move beyond stereotypes, reduce bias, and build authentic human connections.
Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Develop effective communication skills for diverse and multicultural environments
• Build non-stereotyping, respectful relationships with people different from you
• Practice empathy, curiosity, and humility in real conversations
• Strengthen your emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Communicate more effectively in conversations about race, identity, and inclusion
• Apply practical tools for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in everyday life

At the heart of this book is a simple but powerful idea:
better communication leads to deeper understanding, and stronger, more equitable relationships.
Whether you're a student, educator, social justice advocate, or professional working in diverse environments, this book provides a clear and humane framework for improving communication skills, reducing bias, and building meaningful connections across differences.

John Stewart is an expert in interpersonal communication and human relationships, dedicated to helping people communicate more effectively and build meaningful connections across differences.
With over three decades of experience teaching at the University of Washington, and leadership experience as Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Dubuque, he has shaped how thousands of students and professionals understand communication skills, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.
He is best known for editing Bridges Not Walls, a widely used and influential resource on effective communication, as well as authoring Personal Communicating and Racial Equity, a practical guide to improving communication across cultural and social differences.
His work focuses on helping individuals develop stronger communication skills, reduce bias, and build inclusive, respectful relationships in both personal and professional settings.
Through his writing and DEI and communication training, John Stewart continues to provide practical tools for navigating conversations that matter most.