The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

By Frederick Joseph

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9781536217018

The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

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Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: Gun Violence

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“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer student in a largely white high school was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go. As he grew older, however, he saw these as missed opportunities not only to stand up for himself, but to spread awareness to those white people who didn’t see the negative impact they were having.

Speaking directly to the reader, The Black Friend calls up race-related anecdotes from the author’s past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former “token Black kid” who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Backmatter includes an encyclopedia of racism, providing details on relevant historical events, terminology, and more.

Preface. “An Encyclopedia of Racism.” “People and Things to Know.” “The Black Friend Playlist.” Source notes. Bibliography. Index.

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AR Level 6.8 AR Points 9.0 AR Ready No Book Genres Narrative Nonfiction Canadian Rights Yes Dewey 305.800973 Title alpha The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person Level Nonfiction High Plus Pages Count 224 Genre Nonfiction Topics Prejudice and racism. African Americans. Social science. Politics and government. Civil and human rights. Pop culture. Lexile 980L Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 1/2" JLG Span Winter Language English Rights type Print Publication date 2020-11-30 JLG Release Date Jan 2021 Minimum grade 9 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

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The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

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Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: Gun Violence

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