How Not to Get Shot
And Other Advice from White People
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D. L. Hughley
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A cutting satire of race relations in the age of Trump and Black Lives Matter from the hugely popular comedian - one of "The Original Kings of Comedy" - and author of the New York Times best seller Black Man, White House.
"White people are always giving out 'helpful' advice, such as: 'Comply with the police and you won't get shot.' They've been doling out advice to black people ever since 'I suggest you pick the cotton if you don't like getting whipped.' Not getting shot by the police has long been a problem for black people. Even when we had a black president! Now that we have a new set of overlords, with President Trump at the head, wouldn't it be nice to get a little advice on how not to get shot?"
From the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump to the tragic events of Ferguson and Charlottesville, the subject of race has come to the forefront of American consciousness. Legendary satirist D. L. Hughley offers his own cutting observations on this contentious issue that continues to traumatize the nation, a wound made more painful by the ongoing comments and actions of the 45th president.
Hughley uses humor to draw attention to injustice, sardonically offering advice on a number of lessons, from "How to make cops feel more comfortable while they're handcuffing you" and "The right way to wear a hoodie" to "How to make white food, like lobster rolls" and "Ten types of white people you meet in the suburbs."
How Not to Get Shot is a much-needed antidote in these distressing times.
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- sir swali
- 07-11-18
Truth...
DL has a funny but accurate take in the past that apparently influences our current socio-political landscape. Some will listen to this and see the funny, I urge you to look past that to the truth of how it applies or is taking place in your daily lives.
Thank you DL
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- Shaz
- 06-08-19
Hilarious yet poignant
A very funny book with some extremely hilarious anecdotes. But also shedding light on in the real issue.
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- Kid_Droid
- 03-12-19
Thought provoking
Funny but at the same time a reality. Hopefully someday we recognise the struggle. No just pity us, that we don't need as a race.
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- Markadocious
- 21-04-20
A must 4 all DL fans.
DL once said that when he was young his mother told him that sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying, and that's kinda how I see this book, a very serious topic but told in a very funny comedic way. As black people if we didn't spin some humor on things we'd be defeated already.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-05-19
Shocking indictment of American Racism
Whilst comedic and funny, it's also scary to think how easy it is for some to lose their life over something as innocuous as a brake light or wearing a hoodie. DL Hughley uses comedic genius to traverse such a deeply sensitive subject in a way that black people will find funny and white people may find uncomfortable, but that is the point. And although I live in the UK I am sometimes subjugated to the same stereotypes, and I think people of colour will feel regardless which country they live as long as they are the minority.
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- l.c
- 21-02-19
Brilliant.. good social commentary
My experience and my truth..
it was very deep......
thought provoking.
need to explore my history more...
Thank you D.L
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