| Book Details Title: Conversations in Black: On Power, Politics, and Leadership
Author: Ed Gordon
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Publisher: Hachette Books (January 14, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN: 031653286X
Rating: 4,9  49 reviews |
Book Description Review “Ed Gordon is one the most important journalists in American history. In this powerful book, Gordon showcases his unparalleled ability to pull the freshest insights from the most unique and important voices in Black America. The conversations in this book offer the type of critical analysis, fresh insight, and unshakable hope necessary to move Black America into new levels of freedom and prosperity. Conversations in Black is urgent and pathbreaking text.”―Marc Lamont Hill“[This book] gathers a dream team of Black leaders, influencers and celebs…Together they have a series of honest, compelling conversations about the State of Black America.”―BET.com“Vibrant and empowering… refreshing, illuminating contributions sure to spark lively and constructive discussion and debate.”―Kirkus“A comprehensive and unvarnished look at the state of Black America… [this book] will almost certainly serve as one of the most important works of his career.”―Rolling Out Read more About the Author Ed Gordon is a widely respected, award-winning journalist. Over the course of his stellar career he’s been worked at various television networks including BET, NBC, MSNBC and CBS where he hosted and contributed to programs including: Conversation with Ed Gordon, BET Tonight, BET News, 60 Minutes II, NBC’s Today Show and Dateline. He is also a former host of Our World with Black Enterprise, NPR’s New and Notes. Read more Customers Review: Wow, this book is amazing. Our black leaders, influencers and celebrities came together to discuss honest and some heavy topics that we need to discuss as a community.Many different perspectives which provokes deep thoughts and really does spark interest to take action in our community. This book is a MUST purchase and read!
For decades there have been seminars, workshops, meetings and conventions on how to handle the issues of our race. While there has been some progress, there have been more discussions than action plans. This book is your action plan. The beauty of it is that it’s not one voice. It’s a joint conversation from many notable voices in the community with unique takes, ideas and solutions. This is not at all like an election voting slate with names assigned for you to check off. This is the book that sparks thought and provokes action. A must read!
This book opens in an unexpectedly light way and pulls you in instantly. Ed Gordon has a way with words and asks all the poignant questions that we as African-Americans should be asking ourselves and more importantly acting on. The insights of his rountable are as much contradictive at times as they are thought provoking.It’s interesting to hear the various perspectives and experiences from well known names in industries ranging from music, to politics, to activism, lawyers, entertainment and authors.Its thought provoking to say the least. I’d purchase it again.
This is very good book to read. Always respected Ed Gordon as a good journalistGlad he interviewed others to give perspective about black community
I am currently still reading the book. However I must say as a white woman growing gratefully in a predominately black are and school I was also not afforded the same opportunities as the “wealthy” “caucasian” middle class I can not stand to be categorized with “White America” I’m simply american struggling as best with the rest but I admire the inspiration as I try to do everyday knowing how hard it is out there. Much Respect✌
Good read
Covers many topics. I love it.
Outstanding read; long overdue!!! |
