Summary

In the Introduction section, Emmanuel Acho addresses the book’s intended audience: white people. Acho writes with a friendly and welcoming tone, stating that the discussions in the book might be uncomfortable, but they are necessary. Acho gives his own personal background as a Black American. He grew up in a predominantly white area. In his youth, he experienced some forms of causal racism, but nothing overt or hostile. In college and adulthood, he came into contact with other Black communities and gained a better understanding of Black American issues/history. Acho asks the reader to understand that, while they may not be overtly racist, they likely have biases and prejudices that have been culturally ingrained into them. Acho asks the reader to be patient with discomfort; in order to address racism in America, is necessary to face discomfort and to communicate openly...