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"The Civil War was about states' rights, not slavery!" "If you don't like it here, you should go back to Africa." "What about Black-on-Black crime?" "You're just playing the race card." There's a whole arsenal of popular "gotchas" that crop up again and again in discussions about race in America. According to the people who use them, Critical Race Theory is a dangerous threat that promotes racial hatred, and affirmative action is reverse discrimination. At the same time, they insist that racism ended with the Obama presidency, and Black people should be grateful for the privilege of living in the United States. In Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race? Keith Boykin sets the record straight, explaining why such all-too-common assertions are simply not true. Effortlessly combining history, pop culture, and stories from his own life, Boykin lays out the truth about anti-Black racism and white supremacy in America. Racist lies and misbeliefs just don't seem to go away-but with the help of this book, they also won't go unchallenged"--.

"Having conversations about race is uncomfortable. But for progress between individuals (and our communities) to happen, we need to be able to speak openly and honestly. Podcast hosts of The Kinswomen Yseult and Hannah use their own friendship and experiences from different racial backgrounds to offer guidance on navigating these layered conversations. In Real Friends Talk About Race, the duo share their two perspectives on the ways in which culture, history, and white supremacy have prevented us from having the skills to build trust and healthy relationships across race. Yseult and Hannah approach these topics with love and candor--calling readers in (not out) to confront hard realities and their own internalized biases, while also sharing prescriptive advice, encouragement, and a sense of community. Real Friends Talk About Race is a must-read for anyone looking to listen, learn, and feel empowered to have meaningful conversations about race"--Provided by publisher.

Mr. Tucker's first-grade classroom features different types of students, who have their own personal characteristics, and their own customs.

"Describes the life, music, and cultural contributions of Duke Ellington"--Provided by publisher.

Welcome, dear friend, to this magical place! We've been waiting for you, and we're ready to race! It's Jack or it's Abe, who do you think will win? Get ready, get set, the adventure begins!.

"An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions."--.

Jen and Riley have been friends forever even though their adult lives have gone in opposite directions. Jen married young and is finally pregnant after years of trying, and Riley is on the brink of becoming one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia. But the two's friendship is put to the test after Jen's husband, a police officer, is involved with the shooting an unarmed Black teenager. Riley realizes this story could make her career but struggles with the trauma of another Black member of her community harmed by police and her complicated relationship with Jen.

". . . explores how people's identities shape their interactions with the world around them and why it is important to respect everyone no matter how different they may seem"--Adapted from back cover.

"Explores the concept of race, past and present. She examines the dark roots of race research and how race has again crept gently back into science and medicine. And she investigates the people who use this research for their own political purposes, including white supremacists"--OCLC.

Latoya Williams is one of the only black students in her Montgomery, Alabama, high school, and she feels like her only friend is her older brother Alex. Desperate one night, she prays to be changed and become "anything but black." When somehow her wish comes true, Toya is now white, blonde, and popular, and Toya must figure out if it's really what she wanted.