05950cam a2200793 i 4500 1131477819 TxAuBib 20240129120000.0 201130s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2020923830 9781536217018 hardcover 1536217018 hardcover TxAuBib rda Joseph, Frederick. The Black friend : on being a better white person / Frederick Joseph. First edition. Sommerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020. ©2020. xviii, 254 pages ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-247) and index. We want you to see race -- We can enjoy Ed Sheeran, BTS, and Cardi B -- Certain things are racist, even if you don't know it -- You could at least try to pronounce my name correctly -- This isn't a fad : this is my culture -- So your friend is racist. What should you do? -- No. You can't. No. You shouldn't. And don't ask that -- No, I didn't get here by affirmative action (and if I did, so what?) -- Let's not do oppression olympics -- We don't care what your Black, brown, or Asian friend said was okay (F.U.B.U.) -- In the end : we don't need allies, we need accomplices -- An encyclopedia of racism -- People and things to know -- The "Black friend" playlist. Includes bibliographic references and index. 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 white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. "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. Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things 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. -- adapted from inside front jacket flap. "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. 20240129. Joseph, Frederick (Activist) Juvenile literature. Joseph, Frederick (Activist.) Race awareness Juvenile literature. Race awareness. Anti-racism United States Juvenile literature. Racism Juvenile literature. White people Attitudes Juvenile literature. White people Attitudes. Anti-racism United States. Anti-racism. Racism. fast Young adult literature. Conscience de race Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Conscience de race. Antiracisme États-Unis Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Antiracisme États-Unis. Racisme Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Racisme. Blancs Attitudes. White people fast Attitudes. Anti-racism. fast Race awareness. fast Race relations. fast Racism. fast United States Race relations Juvenile literature. United States Ethnic relations. United States Race relations. États-Unis Relations raciales Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. États-Unis Relations raciales. United States. fast Anecdotes. fast Autobiography. Anecdotes. fast Autobiographies. fast Informational works. fast Juvenile works. fast Informational works. fast Autobiographies. lcgft Documents d'information.