Your Negro Tour Guide: Truths in Black and White

by Kathy Y. Wilson

Ranging from riot-torn Cincinnati, Ohio, where the nation's racial and police issues have boiled over into the streets, to illuminating community concerns from coast to coast, Kathy Y. Wilson's big, bold perspectives on urban living, race, scandal, trends and humanity are razor-sharp and profound. Her observations on the state of cultural politics in her hometown and across America will unite and inspire readers everywhere.

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is not only hilarious, she's honest. This book is a great discussion on urban living and the Black community.

[Bigg Khalil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up after reading about it, or at least the title, in a number of blogs written by friends who are Black. Typically, they used the title in reference to not being someone's Negro Tour Guide.

The book is a collection of essays written for the authors paper (I've since forgotten the paper, but it's in Cincinnati, OH). Some are funny, all are on point. It was a very worth while read.

[eLLe/Royale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am almost finished with this one. Real interesting take on my birth city and all the turmoil and racial tension that has happened with recent events there.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny and frustrating and funny and infuriating.

[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot is time specific.