by Adam Smyer
The title tells the reader all they need to know about this short little book: it is direct, it does not mince words, it is humorous while being about a deadly serious topic. Words and phrases—from “Ally” to “I don’t see color” to “Zeppelin””—are listed alphabetically, each with a concise explanation of why this language is objectionable to black people. The book as a whole presents a damning list of the ways white people too often offend their black coworkers. Thank you to Adam Smyer for not keeping this to himself!
See the Jones Library Antiracism Book List for recommended titles for all ages.