How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People

ISBN: 0062698648

Author: Hughley, D. L.

Condition: New

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS FINALIST"Hilarious yet soul-shaking." -Black EnterpriseThe fearless comedy legend-one of the Original Kings of Comedy-hilariously breaks down the wisdom of white people, advice that has been killing black folks in America for four hundred years and counting.200 years ago, white people told black folks, I suggest you pick the cotton if you dont like getting whipped. Today, its comply with police orders if you dont want to get shot. Now comedian/activist D. L. Hughley-one the Original Kings of Comedy-confronts and remixes white peoples advice in this hilarious examination of the current state of race relations in the United States (Publishers Weekly).In America, a black man is three times more likely to be killed in encounters with police than a white guy. If only he had complied with the cop, he might be alive today, pundits say in the aftermath of the latest shooting of an unarmed black man. Or, Maybe he shouldnt have worn that hoodie or, moved more slowly not been out so late Wait, why are black people allowed to drive, anyway?This isnt a new phenomenon. White people have been giving advice to black folks for as long as anyone can remember, telling them how to pick cotton, where to sit on a bus, what neighborhood to live in, when they can vote, and how to wear our pants. Despite centuries of whites advice, it seems black people still arent listening, and the results are tragic.Now, at last, activist, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author D. L. Hughley offers How Not to Get Shot, an illustrated how-to guide for black people, full of insight from white people, translated by one of the funniest black dudes on the planet. In these pages you will learn how to act, dress, speak, walk, and drive in the safest manner possible. You also will finally understand the white mind. It is a book that can save lives. Or at least laugh through the pain.Black people: Are you ready to not get shot! White people: Do you want to learn how to help the cause? Lets go!