![]() ![]() He asks only for the listener's curiosity-but along the way, he will galvanize all of us to join the antiracist fight. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation, and "reverse racism." In his own words, he provides a space of compassion and understanding in a discussion that can lack both. Read 238 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white Americans are afraid to ask-yet which all Americans need the answers to, now more than ever. 'A popular YouTube series on race, Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, turns how-to manual and history lesson for young readers.' Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS WITH A BLACK MAN: 'This book from the former NFL player and current Fox Sports analyst provides a new voice in the dialogue about racism. awkward conversations about race without changing anything else about our lives. "But in order to access it, we're going to have to have some uncomfortable conversations." books subtitle, An American Conversation. "You cannot fix a problem you do not know you have." So begins Emmanuel Acho in his essential guide to the truths Americans need to know to address the systemic racism that has recently electrified protests in all fifty states. Maybe we can hang out a few times and see where it goes. Continuing on the theme of having an over-romanticized view of dating: When a shy, inexperienced guy finds a woman he likes, his thoughts often arent, 'She seems fun. Section New Hardcover - Nonfiction / African American Studies. "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" When they meet a woman they like their mind tends to jump to melodramatic fantasies. ![]() A personal interview with his editor, great production standards, and his personality make this an accessible listen. This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus conversation.Īn urgent primer on race and racism, from the host of the viral hit video series 'Acho’s gregariously pragmatic delivery educates with clarity and makes the book come alive.' - Booklist 'Narrated by the author, this audio program feels like an evening with a good friend who doesn't shy away from awkward questions. There were other places where imagination couldn't fill the blanks, so. Listeners may become uncomfortable but will want to keep listening." - AudioFile Magazine on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Earlier that day, I was much relieved when the police case. "Narrated by the author, this audio program feels like an evening with a good friend who doesn't shy away from awkward questions. "Acho's gregariously pragmatic delivery educates with clarity and makes the book come alive." - Booklist
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