First published 2020
When Emmanuel Acho's white friend asks him to explain the Black experience, it sparks a powerful reckoning. Reflecting on his own life, Acho unravels the complex history of racism in America, from slavery to the modern-day killings of Black men and women. With raw honesty and deep empathy, he challenges readers to confront their biases and take action to build a more just society. Acho's personal stories and insights offer a vital window into the Black experience, urging us all to become better allies in the fight for racial equality.
Genres: african-american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, social-justice, american-history
Vibes: intimate, raw, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, personal-narrative
256 pages · Kindle Edition · Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book
Content warnings: racism