![]() ![]() ![]() Each chapter includes the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Tarell Alvin McCraney, screenwriter of Moonlight April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give and eleven others. Speaking directly to the reader, The Black Friend calls up race-related anecdotes from the author’s past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now. ![]() As he grew older, however, he saw these as missed opportunities not only to stand up for himself, but to spread awareness to the white friends and acquaintances who didn’t see the negative impact they were having and who would change if they knew how. “We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” For Frederick Joseph, life in a mostly white high school as a smart and increasingly popular transfer student was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go. From the perspective of the friend everyone should have, Frederick Joseph offers an essential read for white people who want to be better about race-and people of color who long to see their experiences validated. ![]()
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