Stephen Dorsey’s Black and White: An Intimate, Multicultural Perspective on "White Advantage" and the Paths to Change is an eye-opening read that takes a deep dive into the complexities of race relations in Canada. As someone who’s more familiar with the racial dynamics of the United States, I was intrigued to learn about the unique and often overlooked experiences in Canada. Dorsey does a remarkable job of providing a multicultural lens on "white advantage," making comparisons to the racial landscape across the border, and shedding light on how the country’s history of race relations differs from that of its Southern neighbour.

What really caught my attention, however, was the book’s exploration of 90s marketing—a time before the rise of the internet and social media. This was a golden era of traditional marketing, and Dorsey offers an insightful look into how brands communicated and connected with audiences in a pre-digital world. It’s fascinating to read about how strategies like print advertising, direct mail, and TV commercials were used to build mass appeal and cultural relevance. For anyone interested in the evolution of marketing, this section is an absolute goldmine.

Dorsey’s thoughtful, well-researched narrative makes Black and White a standout. It’s an enlightening read not just about race and history, but also about how our world was shaped by the marketing strategies of yesterday. The pacing can be a bit slow in parts, but the rich content and valuable perspectives make it a worthwhile read. If you’re keen to understand both Canadian race relations and the evolution of marketing before the internet revolution, this book offers a unique and enriching perspective. A solid 4 stars from me!

Not really sure what I was supposed to take from this book... In fact, not even sure what the author even wanted to convey. Halfway through, and the chapters had jumped from personal narrative to history lesson-type to facts and figures...but it all became a bit cloudy as there didn't seem to be a red thread running throughout, which led to a lot of confusion. I'm thus not really certain how to pronounce myself on this book, since I didn't figure out what message it wanted to convey, and I wasn't able to enjoy it

Didn’t realize when requesting that this one is unavailable in kindle format. Unfortunately, the pdf is unreadable for me.