Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker, set up a video series in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, where he invites white viewers to ask questions about race that they might be afraid to raise elsewhere. The book arranges these questions into chapters on topics such as white privilege, systemic racism, police violence, the use of the n-word, cultural appropriation, Black Lives Matter, and why the history of slavery still matters. Acho answers in a patient, conversational voice and often uses personal stories and football examples.
It is aimed at readers who want a simple starting point for talking about race in America, and at parents, teachers and workplaces who need a basic discussion guide. It gives straightforward explanations and a way to begin a more honest conversation.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
