''Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According to Tony Brown'' is a 1995 book by
Tony Brown, published by
William Morrow & Company.
Brown advocates for black self-reliance. He criticizes black politicians' ties to the
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He stated that African-Americans make up four "tribes".
Richard Kahlenberg of ''
The Washington Post'' stated that "
conspiracy theories", including those targeting the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) and saying that
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[ Kahlenberg stated that the criticisms of affirmative action for wealthier minorities are "flashes of insight".][
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Background
Brown is a Republican.[
The book was dedicated to his foster guardians, Elizabeth "Mama" Sanford and Mabel Holmes, Sanford's daughter.]
Reception
Kahlenberg stated that Brown's "sensationalist style that works better on television than in print" undermines his "legitimate criticisms".[
'' Publishers Weekly'' stated that Brown "undermines his case with a broad-brush assessment of the black community", referring to the designation of tribes, "and exaggerated references to black leaders' support for (and America's drift to) socialism".][
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See also
* Black conservatism in the United States
References
External links
*
Black Lies, White Lies
' - HarperCollins
*
Black Lies, White Lies
' - HarperCollins Canada
* Book sample
- posted by '' The Washington Post'
* - A video of Brown discussing his book and taking audience questions
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American non-fiction books
1995 non-fiction books
African-American literature
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