{"product_id":"lies-about-black-people-how-to-combat-racist-stereotypes-and-why-it-matters-9781493095483","title":"Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): PhD Dibinga Omekongo | Michael Eric Dyson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ethnic Studies - American - African American \u0026amp; Black Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBold, unflinching, and urgent--a pioneering guide to dismantling racist stereotypes and creating real change.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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: \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 \u003cbr\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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 ","brand":"Prometheus Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47592845738135,"sku":"9781493095483","price":1507.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781493095483.webp?v=1774979556","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/lies-about-black-people-how-to-combat-racist-stereotypes-and-why-it-matters-9781493095483","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}