"Safe Space Rhetoric and Race in the Academy: A Reckoning brings new insights to safe space rhetoric and adds to existing scholarship. This book deserves to be read by student learners at secondary and tertiary levels providing provocative explorations of physical and intellectual safety." --Marl'ene Edwin, Goldsmiths, University of London "Dr. Noel weaves a piercing personal account of racism against a backdrop of the murder of George Floyd and the pandemic, the US and the UK, and sports and education. This book illuminates the complexities of the current racial discourse in the United States from a unique vantage point that is his alone and inspires a call to action for us all. A privilege to read." --Jade K. Agua, USC Race and Equity Center "James has managed to strike a wonderful balance between sharing his personal story and examining race from a more formal, academic viewpoint.

Anyone who wants to better understand how racial dynamics play out for those who work to support our students would be well-served by reading this book." --Eugene Whitlock, , Board Member, CUPA-HR (College and University Professional Association - Human Resources).