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karljtaylor's review against another edition
5.0
Loved having this one as an audiobook, some great insights here
glendareads39's review against another edition
5.0
Important and informative book to start conversations focusing on what we can learn from Black people. A variety of Black Influencers contributed to the conversations. Lots of important information came out of the topics. It includes tips on how to start conversations on social, political and cultural issues. There were some other issues that would have been discussed such as Mental health in the Black community and struggles & Awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you're looking to join the conversation, Conversations in Black is a good place to start.
camillawashere's review against another edition
4.0
toggling between a 4-5. i think this book should be read by everyone really. it’s really important. only qualm would be i would have loved to see some younger black voices in the conversation (millennials and gen-z) but honestly that would have to have been a whole other book i think.
i think the last seven chapters were absolutely amazing! and probably were my favorites our of the book.
i think the last seven chapters were absolutely amazing! and probably were my favorites our of the book.
mrsmoy's review against another edition
2.0
“Conversations in Black” by @edlgordon features Black leaders discussing everything from police brutality to the economics of being Black to Madea.
I appreciated the range of Black voices in the book. It was nice to hear from familiar names (Maxine Waters, Alicia Garza, Jemele Hill) and engage with those that are new to me (Rev. William Barber, Jitu Brown, Brittney Cooper).
I was especially drawn in by reflections about Obama’s legacy, activism and voting, the economics of being Black, and Black representation in the media.
I was disappointed by the complete lack of discussion about LGBTQ+ issues in the Black community, especially the alarming epidemic of Black trans people being murdered.
Was this due to the inclusion of people who have made public homophobic remarks? (Charlamagne tha God, D.L. Hughley, T.I.)
While lively, the conversations in this book were often too restrained and polite for me.
However, this book is an accessible introduction to key concerns for the Black community. So it’s worth a read.
I appreciated the range of Black voices in the book. It was nice to hear from familiar names (Maxine Waters, Alicia Garza, Jemele Hill) and engage with those that are new to me (Rev. William Barber, Jitu Brown, Brittney Cooper).
I was especially drawn in by reflections about Obama’s legacy, activism and voting, the economics of being Black, and Black representation in the media.
I was disappointed by the complete lack of discussion about LGBTQ+ issues in the Black community, especially the alarming epidemic of Black trans people being murdered.
Was this due to the inclusion of people who have made public homophobic remarks? (Charlamagne tha God, D.L. Hughley, T.I.)
While lively, the conversations in this book were often too restrained and polite for me.
However, this book is an accessible introduction to key concerns for the Black community. So it’s worth a read.
dedakated5's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent read. Great conversation. Certainly there are others who would have served as excellent contributors to this narrative but, the conversation was needed and is well done. I like that many viewpoints were showcased from various industries and generations. Well done.
mjadeh's review
I found the setup and organization of this book difficult to follow.
aerialsshelfielife's review against another edition
5.0
I could spend hours telling you all the lessons I learned from this collection of interviews. We could then spend months dissecting the proposed solutions and opinions, the generational gaps, the coloration exchanges, the highs and the lows of Black America. But I won’t. There are some books that need to speak for themselves and some conversations that need to happen organically because of them, and this is one of those books.
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“No monolithic thought can be—or should be— reached by all African Americans in any subject. Our beliefs on how best to achieve the goal of equality are shaped by, among other things, our experiences, backgrounds, education, and social status. However, we can and should work toward building consensus.” ~Ed Gordon
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If you have read it, let’s chat! If you have not read it and you are genuinely interested in being a solution to racial inequities, then this title should move to the forefront of your TBR.
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#conversationsinblack #edgordan #blackreads #diversespines #nonfiction #blacklivesmatter #wellreadblackgirl #booksofig #ownvoices
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“No monolithic thought can be—or should be— reached by all African Americans in any subject. Our beliefs on how best to achieve the goal of equality are shaped by, among other things, our experiences, backgrounds, education, and social status. However, we can and should work toward building consensus.” ~Ed Gordon
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If you have read it, let’s chat! If you have not read it and you are genuinely interested in being a solution to racial inequities, then this title should move to the forefront of your TBR.
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#conversationsinblack #edgordan #blackreads #diversespines #nonfiction #blacklivesmatter #wellreadblackgirl #booksofig #ownvoices
msowens's review against another edition
4.0
This is such an important book. Definitely will revisit in the future