Please allow me to announce the publication of my latest book, Blindsided: Essays from the Only Black Woman in the Room.

How does a black woman maintain her sense of self, when most of her friends are white? Author Dawn Downey struggles to find balance between personal relationships and personal integrity. In the process, she unconsciously takes on characteristics of the privileged. But after a photo of a racist toy shows up in her social media feed, she discovers her black power.

Find purchase information at DawnDowneyBlog.com

15 hours ago, Guest Dawn Downey said:

Please allow me to announce the publication of my latest book, Blindsided: Essays from the Only Black Woman in the Room.

 

 

How does a black woman maintain her sense of self, when most of her friends are white? Author Dawn Downey struggles to find balance between personal relationships and personal integrity. In the process, she unconsciously takes on characteristics of the privileged. But after a photo of a racist toy shows up in her social media feed, she discovers her black power.

Find purchase information at DawnDowneyBlog.com

 

 

Thanks for keeping black lit alive and helping to make it more viable in a world where black voices are not being adequately heard