Why Do African Americans Call Themselves the N...Word?: Myths You Believe and Questions You Want to Know About Blacks but Are Afraid to Mention [Paperback]

Samuel Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 2000

This book is an effort to promote more cross cultural dialogue between African Americans and other cultures. It also attempts to discourage the use of the N...Word by exploring its history in european and world culture. Approximately 20 questions regarding Black culture,history,and race relations are also covered. The title question being the last one covered. Each chapter begins with a quote on race from a famous member of the white community,followed by a sensitive question on Blacks,then a brief response and ending with written out references. Tips are provided on how to effectively engage in discussions on race,improving race relations, avoiding police harrassment, etc.

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About the Author

Samuel Taylor's experience with fighting white supremacist misconceptions began early in life. He was raised in the southern baptist church tradition where he questioned the misrepresentation of Jesus as white and the books of the Bible that had been removed by Europeans prior to colonialization and African slavery. This quest for the true or original Christian beliefs sent him on a life journey that lead to his studies in Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, Central and South America. He became an educator and champion for racial equality and justice. He taught at a major southern Universty where he was asked to stop the successful recruitung efforts of the KKK and neo Nazis on campus. Mr Taylor took the truly Christian approach of looking at his enemies as lost brothers and sisters. Through prayer he was compelled to join white supremacist groups undercover in order to understand their misguided and violent belief system. What he learned is critical to racial healing and the future of America. He put his life on the line to expose the role the traditional education system plays in fostering racial injustice by hiding the true nature of African and world history. Mr. Taylor shows true American spirit and courage that deserves our support and respect.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Jameir Productions; Expanded ed edition (June 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964919818
• ISBN-13: 978-0964919815
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provocative Reading, August 1, 2005

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A. Hazel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Do African Americans Call Themselves the N...Word?: Myths You Believe and Questions You Want to Know About Blacks but Are Afraid to Mention (Paperback)

Thank you so much, Mr. Taylor, for debunking so many of the myths our young people now believe. Your book has been the basis of many lively discussions with friends of diverse cultural backgrounds. The documentation you provide in the book is a helpful tool when challenging the racial stereotypes that ofen exist in today's society.

Looking forward to the next book!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Learning Tool, March 1, 2002

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Thomasine Stroble (Richmond, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Do African Americans Call Themselves the N...Word?: Myths You Believe and Questions You Want to Know About Blacks but Are Afraid to Mention (Paperback)

I plan to save my autographed book for the reading pleasure of my granddaughters who are likely to be conditioned by today's society of hearing (and not whinnying) at the everyday usage occurrences of this infamous and unflattering word.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent..., April 19, 2005

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Adam J. Gooding - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Do African Americans Call Themselves the N...Word?: Myths You Believe and Questions You Want to Know About Blacks but Are Afraid to Mention (Paperback)

Mr. Taylor, keep the words coming. The attitudes that those in power have rammed down our throats is intolerable. Bravo for your words, bravo sir.....