Name: The Black Friend
ISBN: 9781536217018

Frederick Joseph

"Part memoir, part guidebook, this title explores scenarios of interpersonal and institutional struggle to introduce the next generation of White youth to anti-racism."--Kirkus Reviews.

On Being a Better White Person

The Black Friend

kait

5 stars & a must read for every white person. This book is an amazing introduction into how white people have been complicit in race, how Black people have had to deal and live with the consequences of white ignorance, and how white people can try to become better accomplices to Black people. This book gives firsthand insight into the lives of Black people as we read about, not only Frederick Joseph, but also those who he has chosen to interview. This book also contains a glossary (for easy to find definitions) and extra books, movies, and songs to check out so that we can appreciate media that has been made by Black people. Being one of the very best books to pick up if you are trying to learn more about race and social justice, this book is definitely something I would recommend to any white person who wants to take an active approach to understand race and actually change their problematic, racially driven thoughts and behaviors (which every one of us needs to work on).

Imperative, witty, hilarious, strong, beautiful, and brave, Frederick Joseph teaches through experience, song, story, and interview. An imperative read for anyone who doesn’t suck

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs, creating an essential read for committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice

Dee B. 

This book should be required reading for anyone who wishes to be more socially and culturally aware. It is straightforward and explains anything that might trip up the unfamiliar. There are so many moments that I just had to pause and sit with Frederick's experiences - my heart literally clenches with the urge to soothe and comfort him. 

Buy this book, gift this book to everyone you know, and then sit and let this book resonate with you. So many quotable moments, such good music recs, and an encyclopedia to hold your hand through any confusion that you might have without any judgement. It's clear that Joseph wrote this from a genuine place of love and wanting you to grow. 

I would definitely recommend.

Bec Taylor

Powerful, important, and shows me how far I have to go to be an accomplice rather than an ally. An excellent choice for a nomination in the Mature category of this year’s Panda Book Awards.

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