Name: The Black Friend
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
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

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.

The Black Friend On Being a Better White Person

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