The Black Friend
AuthorFrederick Joseph
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreNonfiction
Publication date
2020

The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person is a 2020 young adult book written by Frederick Joseph.[1][2]

Joseph wrote this book after reflecting on daily microaggressions throughout his life.[1] Writing from the perspective of a friend, Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism, as well as conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs. The Black Friend encourages White people to be thoughtful of their interactions with people of color. [3] The book discusses racism and social injustice and teaches awareness and knowledge to help people become antiracist. It includes personal experiences, interviews, references to pop culture and media, and an interactive encyclopedia of racism.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Egan, Elisabeth (December 17, 2020). "Want to Talk About Racism? Sit Next to Frederick Joseph". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  2. Buffalo News
  3. Cohen, Kate (November 22, 2021). "Opinion: Parents think they know what is best for schools. But they often don't". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  4. Bondi, Gabrielle (December 10, 2020). "'The Black Friend' review: Frederick Joseph's honest and affecting guide "on being a better white person"". The Young Folks. The Young Folks. Retrieved March 12, 2022.


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