If you want a better understanding of the history of racism in America and its impact on the present, Lies About Black People is a great place to start. Because the book contains essays, interviews, poems, self-reflections, and vignettes, it never gets boring. I enjoyed reading such a wide variety of accounts. This is a great book to keep on your "forever shelf" to revisit often and also to share with others.

Thanks to Globe Pequot, Prometheus, and NetGalley for a review copy of this book.

I throughly enjoyed reading this book. Dr. Dibinga gave you something to think about in this one for sure! I especially like the way he dispel the many racial myths/theories used in this country. This book is very timely & recommend it for all.

This book has a very personal, personable approach that normalizes recognizing the lies we all learn that holds this countries racism together. I think this approach makes it easier for people to hear and listen without being defensive.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

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Lies about Black People is a book that should not have to exist, but it does, and it's eye-opening

The poetry within the book are what spoke to me the most , the works were written with sadness and anger, as they should be..

Although the book itself was an eye-opening read, it is the activities that really cause one a lot of self reflection

Great read that everyone should read.

This book addresses some of the racial stereotypes about Black folks (often but not exclusively African Americans), how they originated, and why they're harmful. It also offers some strategies for countering these stereotypes.

The book is smart and thoughtful. It challenges the reader to think differently. It made me aware of some things I didn't know. It definitely deserves a place on everyone's shelf of antiracist literature.

I struggled with the fact that the proposed solutions mostly seem to be reactive and confrontational. There's a place for those solutions. But there is perhaps greater value in actively modeling your values and the behavior you expect from others. The book touches on this, but barely. Some people are just not confrontational by nature. There are gentle and non-confrontational ways to express disapproval.

White people have intersectionality, too. People can be white and female, white and LGBTQ+, white and disabled, etc. Let's please acknowledge that it might be unsafe for white people to take antiracist action in some situations. The bystander/upstander discussion needs to include the caveat that it's okay to choose not to act when acting could place you in danger.

Overall, the book is informative about stereotypes and useful in offering strategies to combat racism. The author achieved what he set out to do. No one book has all the answers, but this book is one more in the arsenal for achieving a more just world.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

An absolutely vital read!

Whoever you are (especially if you are white like me), you need to read this book. It challenges the lies that we taught - both subtly and not so subtly - about Black people. As it states multiple times through the book, being ignorant in this day and age is inexcusable. But it can also feel a bit overwhelming, because where do you start. START WITH THIS BOOK.

It was an engaging quick read that I know I will be thinking of for a long time to come.

I don’t often describe a book as important but in this case, there is no better way to recommend this book. It is an important book to add to your anti-racist bookshelf and to share with your community regardless of your demographics.

This thorough study on the lies about blacks people that we are told by media, our education system, politicians, and members of our community is insightful, infuriating, and eye-opening. Deep looks into the history of these lies and how they are perpetuated and supported by our country and the world should make you both angry and hopeful. The interspersed anti-racism accounts are relatable and the end of chapter questions make this more a readable book than a difficult textbook. Best of all is Dr. Dibinga’s specific call to action complete with anti-racist steps that can be taken by all readers, be they parents, teachers, doctors, or any members of their communities.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.