{"product_id":"the-black-friend-on-being-a-better-white-person-paperback","title":"The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A hard-hitting resource for action and change.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"We don't see color.\" \"I didn't know Black people liked \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e!\" \"What hood are you from?\" As a student in a largely white high school, Frederick Joseph often simply let wince-worthy moments go. When he grew older, he saw them as missed opportunities to stand up for himself and bring awareness to those who didn't see the hurt they caused. Here, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eJoseph speaks to the reader as he wishes he'd spoken to his friends, unpacking hurtful race-related anecdotes from his past and sharing how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter also features the voice and experience of an artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hate U Give\u003c\/i\u003e; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; and Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host. From cultural appropriation to power dynamics, \"reverse racism\" to white privilege, this book is a conversation starter, tool kit, and window into the life of a former \"token Black kid.\" Back matter includes an encyclopedia of racism, including details on historical events and terminology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph \u003c\/b\u003eis the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBetter Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World\u003c\/i\u003e, with Porsche Joseph. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003ePatriarchy Blues: Reflections on Manhood\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of essays and poetry and an instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, and the picture book \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. An award-winning activist, philanthropist, and marketing professional, Frederick Joseph was named to the 2019 \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003e30 Under 30 list, is a recipient of the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, and was selected for the 2018 Root 100, an annual list of the most influential African Americans. He lives in New York City with his wife, Porsche, and their dog, Stokely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766256107808,"sku":"9781536223040","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a430c27d6753bd17cda55acd4cff4624.webp?v=1780288444","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-black-friend-on-being-a-better-white-person-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}