In many ways, race has come to the forefront of contemporary
American life. From the Black Lives Matter movement sparked by
unarmed police shootings of black people to the health and economic
disparities exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans
have been forced to reckon with our country’s fraught history –
and present – of racial bias and inequality. Now that we have
scratched the surface on courageous conversations about race, many
are wondering: what is the next step towards healing and justice?
Lies About Black People: Challenging Common Racist Stereotypes on
Our Path to Common Antiracist Understanding is designed for anyone
who wants to examine their own biases and behaviors with a deeper
critical lens in order to take action, make change, and engage
positively in the fight for racial equality. In this honest and
welcoming book, diversity and inclusion expert, professor, and
award-winning speaker Dr. Omekongo Dibinga argues that we must
embark on a massive undertaking to re-educate ourselves on the
stereotypes that have proven harmful, and too often deadly, to the
black community. Through personal anecdotes, nuanced historical
inquiry, and engaging analysis of modern-day events and their
historical context and implications, this invaluable guide will
break down some of the most powerful lies told about black people.
Whether those lies are pernicious, like the idea that “most black
people are criminals,” or seemingly innocuous, like “black
people can’t swim,” all of the lies and stereotypes combatted
in this book are rooted in hate and continue to undermine not only
black people in America, but our society as a whole. Beyond
combatting these harmful lies, Dr. Dibinga also provides readers
with powerful insights on our racial vocabulary, reflective
hands-on exercises that will allow readers to confront and change
their own biases, and an honest discussion about how to move beyond
misplaced shame and use privilege to serve others. Featuring
personal surveys alongside real-life interviews with those who have
been affected by racial biases first-hand, this open and thoughtful
guide will lead readers on a path to understanding, action, and
change.
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