He Talk Like a White Boy: Reflections of a Conservative Black Man on Faith, Family, Politics and Authenticity - Hardcover

Phillips, Joseph C.

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9780762423996: He Talk Like a White Boy: Reflections of a Conservative Black Man on Faith, Family, Politics and Authenticity

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ISBN 10: 0762423994 ISBN 13: 9780762423996

Publisher: Running Press,U.S., 2006

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As a young student, Joseph Phillips once overheard someone say of him, "He talk like a white boy!" The Denver native never thought that speaking correctly would cause others to question his authenticity as an African-American. Little did he know what lay in his future. His choices in music, politics, faith, and family have given rise to many accusations of his not being "black enough.” As an actor, Joseph has encountered even more pointing fingers, this time for not being liberal enough for Hollywood. With a frank voice and a loving heart, this brilliant, conservative and outspoken African-American man presents a series of funny and thought-provoking essays that speak to the simple fact that authenticity is far more complicated that one’s choice of words or music

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About the Author:

Joseph C. Phillips is an actor, writer, lecturer, and social commentator best known for his role on The Cosby Show as the character Denise's (Lisa Bonet) husband, Lt. Martin Kendall. He has also been on a variety of TV shows and in such films as Strictly Business, Midnight Blue, and Let's Talk about Sex. Joseph's writing has appeared in Newsweek, Los Angeles Daily News, Essence, Upscale, USA Today, and more. His weekly column, "The Way I See It," appears in several newspapers. He lives in Denver with his wife and three children.

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