{"product_id":"lies-about-black-people-omekongo-phd-dibinga-9781493095483","title":"Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eBold, unflinching, and urgent--a pioneering guide to dismantling racist stereotypes and creating real change.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Black Lives Matter to the stark inequities exposed by COVID-19, America's history of racial bias demands a new approach to understanding and action. Award-winning diversity expert Dr. Omekongo Dibinga reveals how even seemingly \"innocent\" stereotypes are rooted in hatred and continue to harm Black communities today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eLies About Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Dibinga combines powerful personal narratives, historical context, and contemporary analysis to expose the real-world impact of racist myths. Through intimate interviews, compelling research, and interactive exercises, readers will: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Identify and confront their own hidden biases \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Master essential vocabulary for meaningful discussions about race \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn concrete ways to use privilege as a force for positive change \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Understand how common stereotypes--from \"natural athletic ability\" to \"can't swim\"--perpetuate systemic racism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This transformative guide goes beyond theory to provide practical tools for lasting change. Whether you're beginning your journey in anti-racism work or seeking deeper insights for advocacy, Dr. Dibinga offers a clear path forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Dr. Dibinga is his generation's Dr. Carter G. Woodson... [it] rises above the banalities of lies and racist platitudes that have existed for centuries. I predict it will be read and studied for generations to come.\" --Joe Madison, \"The Black Eagle\" on SiriusXM Urban View \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for: \u003cbr\u003e - Educators and diversity professionals\u003cbr\u003e - Corporate leaders and team managers\u003cbr\u003e - Anyone committed to creating a more equitable society\u003cbr\u003e - Book clubs and community discussion groups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Omekongo PhD Dibinga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 149309548X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493095483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prometheus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs","brand":"Omekongo PhD Dibinga","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217887670527,"sku":"9781493095483","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f4483c19-ecba-4775-b0d9-4ce0df520c4d.jpg?v=1772000089","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lies-about-black-people-omekongo-phd-dibinga-9781493095483","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}