Summary

In Chapter 5, Acho addresses certain harmful stereotypes about Black people, specifically the idea that most Black men are inherently angry, violent, and dangerous. In his conversations with white people, Acho has found that these prejudices come not from direct interaction with Black people, but from unfair representation of Black people in media. Acho gives an overview of the history of this stereotype, which has consistently been used as an excuse by white people to violently oppress Black communities. Acho also provides some examples of how this stereotype is still used in such a way in the present day. Acho briefly alludes, for example, to police brutality against Black men. Acho recommends some further reading to the reader, and he compels the reader to see Black people as individuals rather than as stereotypes.

Acho is a former NFL football player, and he begins Chapter 6 with...