He explains that there are many policies in place in present-day America that infringe on non-white Americans’ rights, such as voting. In Chapter 9, Acho addresses specific racist laws and policies. Acho explains that, because of how racial power structures in America exist, it is impossible for non-white people to enact racist policies against white people. In Chapter 8, Acho address the idea of ‘reverse racism,’ which is a fear held by many white people that they face the threat of discrimination at the hands of non-white people. In Chapter 7, Acho explains the concept of ‘systemic racism.’ He gives examples of systemic racism, and he provides some advice on how to help dismantle racist policies. He explains why it is not appropriate for white people to use the N-word in any context. He explains how these stereotypes are used to implement policies and practices that harm Black people and communities. In Chapter 5, Acho addresses harmful stereotypes of Black people, including the ‘angry Black man’ stereotype. He also gives advice on how to avoid committing cultural appropriation. In Chapter 4, Acho defines and explains the concept of ‘cultural appropriation.’ He gives examples of the concept and explains why cultural appropriation is harmful. Acho dispels certain myths and misconceptions that often surround the concept of white privilege. In Chapter 3, Acho explains the concept of ‘white privilege,’ which refers to the fact that white people in America do not face any significant race-based discrimination. Acho gives some examples of implicit bias, as well as strategies for recognizing implicit bias in oneself and others. In Chapter 2, Acho discusses ‘implicit bias,’ which refers to racist actions that are generally undertaken unconsciously. He states that the politically correct terms are Black or African-American, and preference differs by individual. He covers the histories of some terms that are now considered derogatory. In Chapter 1, Acho writes about the topic of how to refer to Black people. He asserts the book’s purpose as a guide to racism in America, and a tool to help the reader more actively confront issues of racial injustice in America. He states that the primary intended audience of the book is white people. He is a Black man and an activist for racial justice. In the Introduction section, author Emmanuel Acho introduces himself and addresses the audience. Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Acho, Emmanuel.
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