Talking To Black People: An Exploration of Black Culture & Everything You Wish You Knew - Paperback

by Tunde Gbotosho (Author)

You've wanted to ask the questions. You just didn't know how or if you even should.

Talking to Black People is the book that finally gives you permission to be curious. Written with humor, honesty, and zero judgment, this isn't a lecture or a guilt trip, it's the conversation you've been waiting to have.

INSIDE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• What to actually say (and not say) in conversations about race
• The real story behind "Black" vs. "African American" vs. "Person of Color"
• How to navigate dating across racial lines
• The truth about the N-word and why it matters
• Cultural context for Black Twitter, Black hair, fashion, and the "Black Guys handshake" (The DAP)
• Honest answers on systemic racism, BLM, Juneteenth, and allyship
• What to do if you get invited to a Black BBQ (yes, there's a chapter for that)

Plus: curated lists of podcasts, movies, TV shows, music, and social media accounts to continue your learning journey.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: Whether you're a professional navigating workplace dynamics, a neighbor who wants to do better, someone in an interracial relationship, or just a person who's been too nervous to ask, this book meets you where you are.

Because real connection starts with real understanding