“Bet on Black is an illuminating account of overcoming adversity an inspiring and hopeful narrative on Blackness.” Bakari Sellers, New York Times bestselling author of My Vanishing Country

Bet on Black is a call to action for Black people all over the world to adopt a fresh, highly informed mindset that centers our resilience, excellence, beauty, panache, and brilliance. NAACP Image Award-winning podcast host and attorney Eboni K. Williams delves into the cornerstones of a first-class Black life, ranging from knowing ones history, understanding the power of representation, and regularly investing in our communities and personal growth. In this book, Williams shows you how to take action to uphold Black excellence with no-holds-barred directives like:

• Dont let anyone make you their Black sidekick
• Carry your Blackness proudly everywhere you go
• Tear apart the diversity hire stigma
• Stop codeswitching
• Invest in the Black community

The good news about being Black today is that we can place our experience, history, and understanding of the world front and center and let other people contend with their discomfort. With entertaining and inspiring prose combined with her personal experiences, Williams has written a manifesto that invites you on the quest to show the world what Blackness really is. Lets spread the good news about being Black in America with an unfettered celebration of self.