How to Be Black
How to Be Black by Baratunde Thurston, published by HarperCollins on October 30, 2012, is a satirical exploration of race issues through the lens of Thurston’s personal experiences. This first paperback edition spans 272 pages and presents a collection of essays that address various aspects of black identity, including topics like being the “Black Friend” and celebrating Black History Month. The book aims to provide insight into the complexities of black culture while critiquing the media’s often narrow portrayal of it.
Readers will find a blend of humor and sharp commentary as Thurston navigates the intricacies of race and identity. The essays are designed for both black individuals and those who appreciate their experiences, offering a candid look at societal perceptions and expectations. With its focus on humor, this book engages with themes of race and culture, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of black identity in contemporary society.
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The Onion’s Baratunde Thurston shares his 30-plus years of expertise in being black, with helpful essays like “How to Be the Black Friend,” “How to Speak for All Black People,” “How To Celebrate Black History Month,” and more, in this satirical guide to race issues—written for black people and those who love them. Audacious, cunning, and razor-sharp, How to Be Black exposes the mass-media’s insidiously racist, monochromatic portrayal of black culture’s richness and variety. Fans of Stuff White People Like, This Week in Blackness, and Ending Racism in About an Hour will be captivated, uplifted, incensed, and inspired by this hilarious and powerful attack on America’s blacklisting of black culture: Baratunde Thurston’s How to Be Black.
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