{"product_id":"lies-about-black-people-how-to-combat-racist-stereotypes-and-why-it-matters","title":"Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters\u003c\/h1\u003eOmekongo Dibinga\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003eJuly 15 2023\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 9781633888784\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 1633888789\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eItems marked as \u003cb\u003eWAREHOUSE\u003c\/b\u003e may take additional time to be delivered to your address or picked up in the store.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSynopsis: \u003cb\u003eBold, unflinching, and urgent--a pioneering guide to dismantling racist stereotypes and creating real change.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Black Lives Matter to the stark inequities exposed by COVID-19, America's history of racial bias demands a new approach to understanding and action. Award-winning diversity expert Dr. Omekongo Dibinga reveals how even seemingly \"innocent\" stereotypes are rooted in hatred and continue to harm Black communities today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eLies About Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Dibinga combines powerful personal narratives, historical context, and contemporary analysis to expose the real-world impact of racist myths. Through intimate interviews, compelling research, and interactive exercises, readers will: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Identify and confront their own hidden biases \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Master essential vocabulary for meaningful discussions about race \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn concrete ways to use privilege as a force for positive change \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Understand how common stereotypes--from \"natural athletic ability\" to \"can't swim\"--perpetuate systemic racism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This transformative guide goes beyond theory to provide practical tools for lasting change. Whether you're beginning your journey in anti-racism work or seeking deeper insights for advocacy, Dr. Dibinga offers a clear path forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Dr. Dibinga is his generation's Dr. Carter G. Woodson... [it] rises above the banalities of lies and racist platitudes that have existed for centuries. I predict it will be read and studied for generations to come.\" --Joe Madison, \"The Black Eagle\" on SiriusXM Urban View \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for: \u003cbr\u003e - Educators and diversity professionals\u003cbr\u003e - Corporate leaders and team managers\u003cbr\u003e - Anyone committed to creating a more equitable society\u003cbr\u003e - Book clubs and community discussion groups\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"27th Letter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44069198364717,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3588\/0749\/files\/original_444d7869-42a5-45bb-a108-e606cd179eb2.jpg?v=1765796959","url":"https:\/\/27thletterbooks.com\/products\/lies-about-black-people-how-to-combat-racist-stereotypes-and-why-it-matters","provider":"27th Letter Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}