{"product_id":"dungeons-n-durags-one-black-nerd-s-comical-quest-of-racial-identity-and-crisis-of-faith-social-commentary-gift-for-nerds-uncomfortable-conversations-9781642508758","title":"Dungeons 'n' Durags: One Black Nerd’s Comical","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunny Stories About White Privilege and Black Identity from a Black Nerd’s Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor and Ebony Magazine podcaster Ron Dawson lends his wit and comical social commentary to tell the story of how one of the “whitest” and nerdiest of black men finally woke up, found his blackness, and lost all inhibitions at dropping the f-bomb.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA coming-of-age story of black identity.\u003c\/b\u003e In the suburbs of Atlanta, Ron was a black nerd (aka “blerd”) living very comfortably in his white world. He loved his white wife, worked well with his white workmates, and worshiped at a white church. On November 8, 2016, everything changed when Trump became POTUS. Ron began a journey of self-discovery that made him question everything—from faith to friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart social commentary and part fantastical narrative.\u003c\/b\u003e This book goes where no blerd has gone before. In a psychedelic way, Ron is guided by a guardian “angel” in the guise of Samuel L. Jackson’s character from \u003cem\u003ePulp Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. Sam is there to help Ron, well, be more black. Ron confronts his black “sins” and wrestles with black identity, systemic racism, and what it means to be “black” in America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncomfortable conversations.\u003c\/b\u003e Throughout this book, you’ll learn lessons from a man who deconstructs his faith and confronts personal demons of racial identity. Gain new perspectives through these funny stories that will reshape your current views on black identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you’ll find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe funniest social commentary on white privilege and black identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical satire wrapped in funny stories of a man’s journey to confront the systemic racism and Christian hypocrisy around him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComical if not uncomfortable conversations about what it means to be black in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you liked \u003cem\u003eYou'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThings That Make White People Uncomfortable\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eI’m Judging You\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll love \u003cem\u003eDungeons ‘n’ Durags\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My first encounter with \u003ci\u003eDungeons ‘n’ Durags\u003c\/i\u003e was with the podcast Ron produces for Ebony's Podcast Network. It's funny, clever, and full of surprises. But nothing prepared me for what he had in store in the book. Ron does a masterful job at tackling provocative topics in a way that often feels uncomfortably raw. It’s a hilarious and biting commentary on not only white supremacy ideology, but also points a mirror at Black culture.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lavaille Lavette\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003epresident and publisher at \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As someone who grew up in a blended family that was wall-to-wall identity struggle (my own included), I tend to love stories about reckoning with who we think we should be. Ron’s profound and hilarious journey is like if \u003ci\u003eConversations with God\u003c\/i\u003e had a baby with \u003ci\u003eHollywood Shuffle\u003c\/i\u003e. And his love for cinema and popular culture makes it a great read for any cinephile and nerds everywhere. But Ron’s voice is wholly his own, and fantastically entertaining, endearing, and truthful. This book is tailor-made for anyone who wants to spend a few hours with a really great storyteller.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mishna Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eI’m Down: A Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s so important that we tell our stories, and Ron does a masterful job telling his. The same kind of passion and biting wit he’s brought to \u003ci\u003eAn Injustice!\u003c\/i\u003e, he expresses all throughout \u003ci\u003eDungeons ‘n’ Durags\u003c\/i\u003e. He strikes a good balance of biting commentary on white supremacy ideology, as well as some aspects of the Black community, all while lacing it with a self-effacing humor that most people would find unable to share publicly.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Zuva Seven, \u003c\/b\u003efounder\/editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eAn Injustice!\u003c\/i\u003e Medium Publication\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s not often you see Black men, or people in general, get this personal when sharing their stories. I appreciated the authenticity and vulnerability Ron shares in his experiences as a black man and how a white-dominated world influenced him, as well as his complicated faith journey. Lastly, as a fan of film trivia, how could I not love all the hilarious cinematic homages?”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Nichelle Protho\u003c\/b\u003e, SVP Loud Sis Productions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDungeons ‘n’ Durags\u003c\/i\u003e is a hilarious, masterfully written love letter to us ‘Blerds’ and so-called ‘Oreos.’ Dawson uses humor to seamlessly highlight and unpack his personal experiences and insights as a Black man in America. This book will make you laugh out loud and think deeply about racial identity and what it means to be Black.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brandee Blocker Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO and founder of The Antiracism Academy\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Funny. Smart. Provocative. A hilarious page-turner that pulls no punches at addressing issues of white privilege and hypocrisy in the evangelical church.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Talicia Raggs\u003c\/b\u003e, writer\/producer \u003ci\u003eThe Equalizer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNCIS: New Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Originals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I love everything about this book. The way Ron uses popular culture, his excruciating honesty, his humor, and especially the confessions (there’s nothing an ex-Catholic likes more than a good confession). It’s a timely work!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Peter Crowe\u003c\/b\u003e, writer and editor of the humor and satirical collection \u003ci\u003eDishonour the Right Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Witty, sarcastic, hilarious, and, well, blerd-y, this must-read story affirms the diversity within the Black diaspora and reminds us there is room for Durags, D\u0026amp;D, and even, maybe, Ron.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Chrysta Wilson, \u003c\/b\u003eracial justice and equity consultant, author of the award-winning cookbook \u003ci\u003eKiss My Bundt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What is truly GREAT and sets Ron apart is his sincere and ongoing willingness and pursuit of self-examination and laying bare what some might deem his shortcomings, honestly to himself and for all to witness. That pursuit is always aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the truths of his own humanity and behaving and interacting with others in accordance with that truth. If only there were more like him walking around in the world, it’d be a better place. But the book isn’t just about Ron taking his medicine. It’s actually spectacularly relatable and entertaining. In fact, as a producer, I know gold when I see it. I’m bound and determined to make it a hit TV show.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003eYolanda T. Cochran\u003c\/b\u003e, Film \u0026amp; TV Producer\/Academy member\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I wouldn’t be surprised if there are Trump supporters reading this book who are gonna think, ‘How the hell did this mutherf*cker get me to read this thing?’ Ron Dawson is Black Magic.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Chris Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e, handsome comedian, writer, director, producer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Bro Log: A “Perfect Beginning”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Blackness is my “Super Suit”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Wypipo Trigger Warning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Stupid Shit Trump Supporters Say\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: All I Need Are Dreadlocks and a Sword\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Wonder Woman Was Black\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: To All the White Girls on TV I’ve Loved Before\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Origin of a Blaxistential Crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: My First Times All Have One Thing in Common\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Second Most Embarrassing Confession in this Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Black People Aren’t a Monolith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Babysitters, Bad Words, and F-Bombs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The First Time My Blackness Earned Me a Standing Ovatoin at My Predominately White High School\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Break Dancing and Breakthroughs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: A Faker’s Dozens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: My George Costanza Moment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Newsflash—America Was\/Is Still Racist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: My Relationship with Facebook is . . . Complicated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Positive Ron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Waxing Philosophical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: There and Black Again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: “Mine” Yo’ Bizness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Skool’d, Dazed, and Confused\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Spike Jonesing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Hit ‘em Up—Politics and Evangelical Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 26: In the Dogg House\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27: He was a Fifth Grade and Grown-up, Nerdy Negro People Pleaser\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 28: When Pigs Sigh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 29: “Dude, where’s my church?” ~ Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 30: Letters to a Trump Supporting Christian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 31: Wonder and . . . Awww!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 32: My Last Confession\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 33: Reunited (and it don’t feel too good”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 34: Raith, Evolution, and the Unforgivable Sin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 35: The Other Unforgivable Sin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 36: Can I Get a Witness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 37: A Surprise Confession\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 38: Closing Arguments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 39: Revelations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 40: The Verdict\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue: A Brand New Day\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mango Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020200673623,"sku":"9781642508758","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781642508758.jpg?v=1750782744","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dungeons-n-durags-one-black-nerd-s-comical-quest-of-racial-identity-and-crisis-of-faith-social-commentary-gift-for-nerds-uncomfortable-conversations-9781642508758","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}