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A Brother’s Insight: Guidance on Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom
A Brother's Insight is an invitation to get off the sidelines and contribute to ending racism in your own unique way.
This empowering and thought-provoking guide draws on the author’s personal story and professional experiences to help you understand key issues and how to make your own unique contributions to ending racism and other forms of oppression.
Dr. Joe-Joe McManus witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that racism had on his racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse family growing up in a white flight town south of Boston. This led him to dedicate his life to fighting for equity, inclusion, and justice across the full spectrum of diversity.
An executive advisor on antiracist leadership and inclusive excellence, “Dr. Joe-Joe” unpacks false narratives and explains how avoiding the antiracism conversation does harm to all of us. He breaks down what living an antiracist life means, focusing on decisions related to shopping, philanthropy, socializing, and even dating and how they impact individuals, as well as educational, economic, and other systems. Dr. Joe-Joe emphasizes that every antiracist effort we make matters and encourages you to recognize the importance of your voice, particularly within your circles of influence.
This empowering and thought-provoking guide draws on the author’s personal story and professional experiences to help you understand key issues and how to make your own unique contributions to ending racism and other forms of oppression.
Dr. Joe-Joe McManus witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that racism had on his racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse family growing up in a white flight town south of Boston. This led him to dedicate his life to fighting for equity, inclusion, and justice across the full spectrum of diversity.
An executive advisor on antiracist leadership and inclusive excellence, “Dr. Joe-Joe” unpacks false narratives and explains how avoiding the antiracism conversation does harm to all of us. He breaks down what living an antiracist life means, focusing on decisions related to shopping, philanthropy, socializing, and even dating and how they impact individuals, as well as educational, economic, and other systems. Dr. Joe-Joe emphasizes that every antiracist effort we make matters and encourages you to recognize the importance of your voice, particularly within your circles of influence.
296 pages, Paperback
Published January 7, 2025
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January 9, 2025
Well, the year just started, and I ALREADY have a new Favorite!
A Brother’s Insight is more than just a guide book—it’s a deeply personal journey, a call to action, as well as a practical guide all rolled into one. Dr. Joe-Joe McManus seamlessly blends personal stories, professional insights, and actionable strategies into a work that’s as thought-provoking as it is empowering and moving.
What truly sets A Brother’s Insight apart is its practicality. Dr. Joe-Joe doesn’t just explain why antiracism is essential—he shows us how to live it. From shopping choices to social interactions, he breaks down how everyday decisions create ripples of impact. Even if you think you’re well-versed in these topics, this book will make you rethink things. It’s packed with heartfelt stories, relatable anecdotes, and advice that lingers long after the last page.
With that said, this is a MUST-READ. This isn’t the kind of book you read and shelve—it’s one you dog-ear, highlight, urge friends and family to read, and pass on to someone. It will challenge, inspire, and—most importantly—equip you to step off the sidelines and work toward building a more equitable world. Dr. Joe-Joe’s belief that every antiracist effort matters resonates deeply, reminding us that real change starts with us.
A Brother’s Insight is more than just a guide book—it’s a deeply personal journey, a call to action, as well as a practical guide all rolled into one. Dr. Joe-Joe McManus seamlessly blends personal stories, professional insights, and actionable strategies into a work that’s as thought-provoking as it is empowering and moving.
What truly sets A Brother’s Insight apart is its practicality. Dr. Joe-Joe doesn’t just explain why antiracism is essential—he shows us how to live it. From shopping choices to social interactions, he breaks down how everyday decisions create ripples of impact. Even if you think you’re well-versed in these topics, this book will make you rethink things. It’s packed with heartfelt stories, relatable anecdotes, and advice that lingers long after the last page.
With that said, this is a MUST-READ. This isn’t the kind of book you read and shelve—it’s one you dog-ear, highlight, urge friends and family to read, and pass on to someone. It will challenge, inspire, and—most importantly—equip you to step off the sidelines and work toward building a more equitable world. Dr. Joe-Joe’s belief that every antiracist effort matters resonates deeply, reminding us that real change starts with us.
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