REVIEW: How To Be Black

Baratunde Thurston's epic journey of blacknessWanna know How To Be Black? Get  Baratunde Thurston's hilarious book, released today! I read a publisher's review copy and it's a laugh out loud riot. Baratunde briefs you on the ins and outs of growing up black in the same white, East Coast elite school that Obama's kids attend and offers tips on how to be a friend of the black community. This book turns racism upside down, backwards, slant ways and every other way.

If you haven't had the privilege of knowing and following the hyper-connected Baratunde on Twitter as I have since the early days, fret not. It's not too late to get to know him and come to appreciate his quick wit and astute observations of technology, culture, and blackness. Baratunde's position as director of digital at The Onion lends comedic credence to this fantastic book that helps white Americans get in touch with all things black, just in time for Black History Month.

Help me, help Baratunde, and help yourself with How to Be Black from Amazon. The enhanced Kindle edition also has excellent videos of semi-famous black folks and other Internet gems.

NB: If you're white, it won't turn you black. If you're black, it might help you to understand the dynamic with non-blacks.