The Black friend : on being a better white person / Frederick Joseph.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536217018
- ISBN: 1536217018
- Physical Description: xviii, 254 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Sommerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographic references (pages 245-247) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | We want you to see race -- We can enjoy Ed Sheeran, BTS, and Cardi B -- Certain things are racist, even if you don't know it -- You could at least try to pronounce my name correctly -- This isn't a fad : this is my culture -- So your friend is racist. What should you do? -- No. You can't. No. You shouldn't. And don't ask that -- No, I didn't get here by affirmative action (and if I did, so what?) -- Let's not do oppression olympics -- We don't care what your Black, brown, or Asian friend said was okay (F.U.B.U.) -- In the end : we don't need allies, we need accomplices -- An encyclopedia of racism -- People and things to know -- The "Black friend" playlist. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Joseph, Frederick (Activist) Race awareness. Anti-racism > United States. Racism. United States > Race relations. Whites > Attitudes. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | 305.8 J83b 2020 (Text) | 33126024116497 | YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | 305.8 J83b 2020 (Text) | 33126024116471 | YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | 305.8 J83b 2020 (Text) | 33126024116463 | YA Nonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2020 December
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal.Gr 7 Upâ Joseph contextualizes the legacy of racism and white supremacy through the lens of personal experience. Using humor and a conversational tone, he shares memories from his childhood to demonstrate encounters that were annoying, hateful, and even traumatic. Each story highlights how the words or actions of a white person left a lasting impact. There were kids who thought Joseph only liked rap music, a teacher who believed the only way he could get a high grade was by cheating, and police officers who were quick to assume he was the perpetrator. Interviews with influential Black personalities, who describe their thoughts on what white people should understand about Black people and Black culture, are featured throughout. There is a lot to love about this book, but its greatest strength is its ability to provide readers with the knowledge to recognize and understand the many faces of racism. Joseph delves into topics such as microaggressions, stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and affirmative action. He clearly and decisively breaks down the misconceptions surrounding each. The tone occasionally seeps into disappointed teacher territory and is unlikely to win over new allies but, as the introduction states, this text is for young white people who want to be better. Back matter includes "An Encyclopedia of Racism," a playlist, and recommended reading.VERDICT A helpful, commanding guide for white Americans who are ready to learn how to dismantle the system of racism, specifically anti-Blackness, and how they can change. Recommended for all libraries.âCathy DeCampli, Haddonfield P.L., NJ