In many ways race has come to the forefront of contemporary American life. From the Black
Lives Matter movement sparked by unarmed police shootings of black people to the health and
economic disparities exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic Americans have been forced to
reckon with our country's fraught history - and present - of racial bias and inequality. Now
that we have scratched the surface on courageous conversations about race many are wondering:
what is the next step towards healing and justice? Lies About Black People: Challenging Common
Racist Stereotypes on Our Path to Common Antiracist Understanding is designed for anyone who
wants to examine their own biases and behaviors with a deeper critical lens in order to take
action make change and engage positively in the fight for racial equality. In this honest and
welcoming book diversity and inclusion expert professor and award-winning speaker Dr.
Omekongo Dibinga argues that we must embark on a massive undertaking to re-educate ourselves on
the stereotypes that have proven harmful and too often deadly to the black community. Through
personal anecdotes nuanced historical inquiry and engaging analysis of modern-day events and
their historical context and implications this invaluable guide will break down some of the
most powerful lies told about black people. Whether those lies are pernicious like the idea
that most black people are criminals ? or seemingly innocuous like black people can't swim ?
all of the lies and stereotypes combatted in this book are rooted in hate and continue to
undermine not only black people in America but our society as a whole. Beyond combatting these
harmful lies Dr. Dibinga also provides readers with powerful insights on our racial vocabulary
reflective hands-on exercises that will allow readers to confront and change their own biases
and an honest discussion about how to move beyond misplaced shame and use privilege to serve
others.Featuring personal surveys alongside real-life interviews with those who have been
affected by racial biases first-hand this open and thoughtful guide will lead readers on a
path to understanding action and change.
