Baratunde R. Thurston
Baratunde R. Thurston is an American writer, comedian, and cultural critic known for his sharp insights on race, technology, and politics. He is the author of the bestselling book "How to Be Black" and has contributed to publications like The Onion and Fast Company. Thurston co-founded the comedy/technology company Cultivated Wit and hosts the podcast "How to Citizen." His work blends humor with thought-provoking social commentary.
Book summaries for books written by Baratunde R. Thurston
Quotes
What is wrong with you people?
I am the token black friend. I am the black friend that white people have.
I'm not a big fan of my people.
I'm not black, I'm Baratunde.
Black people don't go to therapy.
I am a representative of my people, and I am not doing a very good job.
I feel very angry and a little bit guilty.
I'm not going to live in fear. I refuse to cower. I reject the notion that we should be afraid.
I'm a black man. I'm the scary black man.
I realized that I'm black. I didn't think of myself as black. I just thought of myself as normal.
I am a black man, and I am not a threat.
I'm scared. I'm scared of what's happening to us.