Too often Christians have taken a platform on social media, news agencies, and in our churches that is far removed from the teachings of Jesus, causing many to view Christians as hypocritical, judgemental, and unaccepting. Acho then ends the book with some additional advice and further resources for the reader, as well as some explanations of certain aspects of Black culture.In today’s polarized and divisive culture, the term “Christian” has drawn a negative and often harsh response from the unchurched community. In Chapter 15, Acho discusses some of the mindsets that the reader will need to adopt during their long-term commitment to anti-racism.
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Acho gives some advice on how to be an effective and helpful ally, rather than a counterproductive one. In Chapter 14, Acho discusses the concept of ‘allyship,’ which refers to white people who contribute to causes of racial equality. He urges the reader to become involved in protests and activism whenever possible. Acho asserts the vital nature of protesting in advancing social progress. He notes that Black-led protests are portrayed in a far more negative light in American media than white-led protests. In Chapter 13, Acho discusses the topic of protesting. It is also important to become well versed in Black history and culture. He also notes that if the reader is in an interpersonal relationship, it is important not to fetishize one’s partner. He discusses laws from American history that have governed interracial relationships. In Chapter 12, Acho discusses the topic of interracial relationships. This higher rate of familial instability is caused by external factors-such as the legacy of slavery and many other factors of racial discrimination-and not by anything that is inherent to Black people themselves.
In Chapter 11, Acho discusses the fact that single-parent families are more common among Black American populations. He examples some of the racist policies that contribute to these injustices. In Chapter 10, Acho discusses the fact that Black Americans are arrested and incarcerated at far higher rates than white Americans. He explains that there are many policies in place in present-day America that infringe on non-white Americans’ rights, such as voting. In Chapter 9, Acho addresses specific racist laws and policies. Acho explains that, because of how racial power structures in America exist, it is impossible for non-white people to enact racist policies against white people. In Chapter 8, Acho address the idea of ‘reverse racism,’ which is a fear held by many white people that they face the threat of discrimination at the hands of non-white people. In Chapter 7, Acho explains the concept of ‘systemic racism.’ He gives examples of systemic racism, and he provides some advice on how to help dismantle racist policies. He explains why it is not appropriate for white people to use the N-word in any context. He explains how these stereotypes are used to implement policies and practices that harm Black people and communities. In Chapter 5, Acho addresses harmful stereotypes of Black people, including the ‘angry Black man’ stereotype. He also gives advice on how to avoid committing cultural appropriation. In Chapter 4, Acho defines and explains the concept of ‘cultural appropriation.’ He gives examples of the concept and explains why cultural appropriation is harmful. Acho dispels certain myths and misconceptions that often surround the concept of white privilege. In Chapter 3, Acho explains the concept of ‘white privilege,’ which refers to the fact that white people in America do not face any significant race-based discrimination. Acho gives some examples of implicit bias, as well as strategies for recognizing implicit bias in oneself and others. In Chapter 2, Acho discusses ‘implicit bias,’ which refers to racist actions that are generally undertaken unconsciously. He states that the politically correct terms are Black or African-American, and preference differs by individual. He covers the histories of some terms that are now considered derogatory. In Chapter 1, Acho writes about the topic of how to refer to Black people. He asserts the book’s purpose as a guide to racism in America, and a tool to help the reader more actively confront issues of racial injustice in America. He states that the primary intended audience of the book is white people. He is a Black man and an activist for racial justice. In the Introduction section, author Emmanuel Acho introduces himself and addresses the audience.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Acho, Emmanuel.
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