{"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\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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Omekongo Dibinga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493095483","brand":"Prometheus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47126788866185,"sku":"9781493095483","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_f81fdf4f-66d9-4196-98e1-ed8d7e14a6f8.jpg?v=1782795856","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/lies-about-black-people-how-to-combat-racist-stereotypes-and-why-it-matters-9781493095483","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}