Adam Smyer
1) Knucklehead
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Knucklehead, we meet Marcus Hayes, a black law student who struggles, sometimes unsuccessfully, with the impulse to confront everyday bad behavior with swift and antisocial action. The cause of this impulse is unknown to him. When Marcus unexpectedly becomes involved with the brilliant and kind Amalia Stewart, her love and acceptance pacify his demons. But then his demons return, he is no longer inclined to contain them"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Akashic Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Your good intentions used to be enough. But in these diverse and divisive times, you need help. Let Daquan--that black coworker you are referring to when you claim to have black friends--help you navigate perilous small talk with African Americans with this handy alphabetized list of things not to say to black people. How to use: Whenever you are confronted to blurt out an observation about our hair or to liken your Tesla lease to slavery, ask for...