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Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?

25 Arguments That Won't Go Away

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Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?

By: Keith Boykin
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Fight back against misinformation and ignorance as New York Times bestselling author Keith Boykin debunks 25 of the most common claims used to refute America’s racist past and present.

The most toxic racial arguments share one of five traits. They try to erase Black history, prioritize white victimhood, deny Black oppression, promote myths of Black inferiority, or rebrand racism as something else entirely. They’re all designed to distract society from racial justice, but now we have the tools to debunk them.

With a mixture of personal experience, reportage, and extensive research, Keith Boykin takes a wrecking ball to twenty-five of the most widespread deceptions about race, such as:

  • The Civil War was about states’ rights, not slavery
  • Affirmative action is reverse discrimination
  • Critical Race Theory is indoctrinating children to hate one another

and shows us how to refute lies, myths, and misinformation with history, knowledge, and truth.

©2024 Keith Boykin (P)2024 Bold Type Books African American Studies Americas Black & African American Civil Rights & Liberties Freedom & Security Politics & Government Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States Social justice
Historical Facts • Personal Experiences • Informative Narrative • Detailed Analysis • Comprehensive Coverage
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what I like the example of his family & how Americans out of touch of race

The ways Black was treated

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Own the past, heal the present, and maybe one day, whites in America will stop fearing blackness and release the “invisible” shackles we still have around our necks, hands, and feet.

It is not the 400 years ago

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Informed and well researched argument posed by the question, " Why does everything have to be about Race?" Keith Boykin makes it hard for any American to pushback against the points he puts forward in this book. It should be read or listened to twice by the uninformed.

Excellent informative work. Well done.

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I liked that the author brought receipts for his reasoning behind his work. If we ignore the embedded history of race and racial supremacy, we will forever be divisive.

Why we can't avoid the race issue

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I am amazed at all the important information in the book. I thought I know alot of my american history but this book enlightened me to much more. It brought me to tears, sadness, anger and awareness!

Great book, Everyone should listen or read.

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Outstanding audio! The audio does an excellent job of addressing 25 questions/statements from others who ask the question: Why does everything have to be about race? Keith laser focused responses are necessary tools for people of color to successfully answer the question with facts and historical perspectives.

Outstanding…must read to understand the negative impact of Race in America

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I like the overall presentation, the research and the narration held my attention. The narrator seemed to take time so that the statements made had impact. Easy listening and very informative.

Historical Facts

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This book gives a very extensive summary of actual events and race in the US

The truth

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I finished it within a few days. Engaging and thought provoking. A must read for all races.

Brilliantly written

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The author presents an open perspective while sharing questions that have presented constantly in the media, conversation, workplace, and various other settings. Educational! Facts! Must read!

Must read (listen)!

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