The Token Black Guide

by Donald R Guillory

Have you ever thought about the identity of your “black friend” other than as a way to deflect criticism away from you? Do you know who he or she really is? Do you know how they feel on a daily basis about their skin? Have you asked a substantive question about them or their personal, family, or cultural history? What experiences has he or she had? What prejudice have they faced? How many of these stories have they shared with you? Who is your “Black Friend,” really? Are they truly your friend or are they someone you happened to go to school with, worked with, or perhaps met in a Facebook group? Maybe they are the guy that you played a pickup game with once?
The Token Black Guide offers a conversation on race that discusses aspects that many are not exposed to, are uncomfortable with, or simply uncertain how to challenge. The Token Black Guide is a blunt, informative, and sometimes humorous account of what it means to be confronted with prejudice and ignorance while being the only splash of color in a situation.

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2016

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black lives Matter

If you counter that statement with all lives matter than you are all apart of the problem. When we say that Black lives Matter we are not saying that all lives don’t,but we are saying that until Blacks lives do then they do not. History to the present has treated Blacks are inferior and we are just seen as “Accomplished Blacks”,nothing more and nothing less.

The author does a terrific job explaining the injustices and prevalent stereotypes that African Americans face. The topics that he tackles are police brutality, perceptions that white peoples have of blacks,personal encounters with racism,disconnect between education and white guilt.

There are far too many highlights to name them all but my favorite chapter was when he was talking about “What to call you? Black or African American? The answer he gave was just to call him his name! The response was sooo poignant and relevant! This dismisses all the pre-conceived notions to combat racism with ignorance.

This book is culturally relevant to what is going on right now.

Highly recommended!

[Don Guillory · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a little biased... but I give it 5 out of 5 stars for its ability to discuss issues and circumstances that make us uncomfortable in order to have a real, substantive conversation on race.

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[James Sabata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surrounded by constant reminders that old white men want to "Make America Great Again," it can be hard to remember that America's greatness lay in her open arms; the ones that welcomed the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. It was the promise that all would have a chance at a better life that made America itself, the dream.

The Token Black Guide shows that the odds for a better life aren't even across the board. Through the eyes of one person of color, we are exposed to the hardships faced by so many.

This Guide is just that, a guide. It doesn't have all the answers, but it definitely opens the doors to the questions we should be discussing as a society. Highly recommended.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would give this book five stars except for one thing. I don't believe I am qualified to validate all the information presented. How much does Mr. Guillory represent of the black community? I believe I have learned new ideas and have questions of myself to look into. This book is wonderful and has much meaning to share. Should you read it? Absolutely. Reread it and share it. If presented with a convincing argument I would be happy to upgrade the rating,

[R Crescent · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

I want this made into a documentary! It should be given out at schools and offices, made available at every public library.