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Cover of Law and Justice The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

Law and Justice The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph uses vignettes from his own experiences with racism to discuss racism and anti-racism. The book addresses stereotypes, cultural appropriation, pronouncing names correctly, harmful language, bias, assumptions, and responses to a friend’s racism. It also considers intersectional oppression and urges readers to take action against racism. Interviews with activists, writers, rappers, and lawyers provide additional perspectives. Back matter includes an encyclopedia of racism and suggestions for further research and media.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Activism · Identity · Language And Communication · Racism And Prejudice · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
December 1, 2020
ISBN-13
9781536223040
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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