Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs-creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. Backmatter includes an encyclopedia of racism, providing details on relevant historical events, terminology, and more. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former “token Black kid” who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host and eleven others. The suspect, 29-year-old Joseph Richard Walker, of Roanoke City, was arrested in Florida for the 'violent murder' by Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday, April 20, as stated in a release by the US Marshal Service. 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 those white people who didn’t see the negative impact they were having.

“We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer student in a largely white high school was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go. Title: The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person (YA)

The Black Friend by Frederick Joseph