Funny Stories About White Privilege and Black Identity from a Black Nerdâs Perspective Author and Ebony Magazine podcaster Ron Dawson lends his wit and comical social commentary to tell the story of how one of the âwhitestâ and nerdiest of black men finally woke up, found his blackness, and lost all inhibitions at dropping the f-bomb. A coming-of-age story of black identity. In the suburbs of Atlanta, Ron was a black nerd (aka âblerdâ) living very comfortably in his white world. He loved his white wife, worked well with his white workmates, and worshiped at a white church. On November 8, 2016, everything changed when Trump became POTUS. Ron began a journey of self-discovery that made him question everything âfrom faith to friendships. Part social commentary and part fantastical narrative. This book goes where no blerd has gone before. In a psychedelic way, Ron is guided by a guardian âangelâ in the guise of Samuel L. Jacksonâs character from Pulp Fiction. Sam is there to help Ron, well, be more black. Ron confronts his black âsinsâ and wrestles with black identity, systemic racism, and what it means to be âblackâ in America. Uncomfortable conversations. Throughout this book, youâll learn lessons from a man who deconstructs his faith and confronts personal demons of racial identity. Gain new perspectives through these funny stories that will reshape your current views on black identity. Inside, youâll find: The funniest social commentary on white privilege and black identity Political satire wrapped in funny stories of a manâs journey to confront the systemic racism and Christian hypocrisy around him Comical if not uncomfortable conversations about what it means to be black in America If you liked You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, or Iâm Judging You, youâll love Dungeons ânâ Durags.
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