{"product_id":"the-black-friend-on-being-a-better-white-person-hardcover","title":"The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWriting 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 white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.\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?\" 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Speaking directly to the reader, \u003ci\u003eThe Black Friend \u003c\/i\u003ecalls 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Hate U Give\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eApril 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrederick Joseph\u003c\/b\u003e is a Yonkers, New York-raised two-time \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author. His books include the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eWe Alive, Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e; the nonfiction works \u003ci\u003ePatriarchy Blues\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBetter Than We Found It\u003c\/i\u003e, co-written with Porsche Joseph; the picture book \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith; and the forthcoming YA novel \u003ci\u003eThis Thing of Ours\u003c\/i\u003e. He was recognized with a 2021 International Literacy Association Young Adult Book Award, was named to the 2019 \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e 30 Under 30 list for marketing and advertising, and is an activist, philanthropist, and poet. Frederick Joseph was also honored with a 2023 Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award and the 2018 Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, and he was selected for the 2018 \u003ci\u003eRoot\u003c\/i\u003e 100, a list of the most influential African Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \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                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913979224261,"sku":"9781536217018","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/almfoOlOJQ9781536217018.webp?v=1783553349","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-black-friend-on-being-a-better-white-person-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}