Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Written by Emmanuel Acho
Narrated by Emmanuel Acho
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About this audiobook
"Acho’s gregariously pragmatic delivery educates with clarity and makes the book come alive." -- Booklist
"Narrated by the author, this audio program feels like an evening with a good friend who doesn't shy away from awkward questions.... A personal interview with his editor, great production standards, and his personality make this an accessible listen. Listeners may become uncomfortable but will want to keep listening." - AudioFile Magazine on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus conversation.
An urgent primer on race and racism, from the host of the viral hit video series
“Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man”
“You cannot fix a problem you do not know you have.” So begins Emmanuel Acho in his essential guide to the truths Americans need to know to address the systemic racism that has recently electrified protests in all fifty states. “There is a fix,” Acho says. “But in order to access it, we’re going to have to have some uncomfortable conversations.”
In Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man, Acho takes on all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, many white Americans are afraid to ask—yet which all Americans need the answers to, now more than ever. With the same open-hearted generosity that has made his video series a phenomenon, Acho explains the vital core of such fraught concepts as white privilege, cultural appropriation, and “reverse racism.” In his own words, he provides a space of compassion and understanding in a discussion that can lack both. He asks only for the listener’s curiosity—but along the way, he will galvanize all of us to join the antiracist fight.
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books
Editor's Note
Antiracism primer…
In this incredibly honest and accessible book, former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho deftly answers the difficult questions he’s been asked about being a Black man in America. Tackling sensitive issues like white privilege, cultural appropriation, and systematic racism, this unflinching yet approachable primer is essential for anyone wanting answers to questions they may have been afraid to ask.
Emmanuel Acho
Emmanuel Acho is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy and the New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. He is the host/producer of the Emmy Award–winning YouTube series of the same name, and whose mission is to promote dialogue around racial insensitivity and ignorance. A former NFL linebacker, Acho is a Fox Sports Analyst and television personality. Raised in Dallas, he holds a master’s degree in sports psychology from the University of Texas, Austin. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Reviews for Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Loved this audiobook! A good gateway read for anyone looking to start their anti-racist education.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed this book. It did open my eyes about some things I did not know.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic opening conversation - pairs well with Caste, Hood Feminism and I’m still here
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5this is a lovely book i loved it and learned a lot!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Approachable, practical, and inspiring. For those that aspire to be allies but are paralyzed by questions and fear—read it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A beautifully written expression. As a white person, this book was so informative and really did answer so many questions I had about the black perspective. This book has been inspiring to say the least. Thank you for this beautiful gift Emannuel!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I could listen to Emmanuel Acho all day long. This was full of amazing topics for any and all non-BIPOC people who want to begin to learn about the plights of many BIPOC living in America
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thoughtful questions and answers about an uncomfortable topic. Emanuel made the topic of race in 2020 approachable and offered real solutions for allies, which I appreciated.