He Talk Like a White Boy

Reflections of a Conservative Black Man on Faith, Family, Politics, and Authenticity

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By Joseph C. Phillips

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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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On Sale
Dec 10, 2008
Page Count
304 pages
Publisher
Running Press
ISBN-13
9780786744053

Joseph C. Phillips

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. As a social commentator, Joseph’s writing has appeared in Newsweek, Los Angeles Daily News, Essence, Upscale, USA Today, and more. He writes a weekly syndicated column, “The Way I See It,” and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children. Please visit him at http://www.josephcphillips.com.

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