About the Book
White and Proud is a hard-hitting mediation
demonstrating how advanced behaviors
are labeled as cultural acts. Th rough a
collection of anecdote , “White and Proud”
draws attention to a very real problem of
race, stereotyping and social acceptance as
an individual. Th is thoughtfully inspiring,
yet true story though told with humor and
candor unveils the painful legacy that social
expectations leave on everyone.
“White” is a metaphor for individuality -
whether it vibrant, subtle or outrageous and
proud is an symbol of self confi dence and
acceptance. White and Proud is articulate
and presents an interesting perspective on
the important topic of “acting white.”
Brye appropriately uses a series of stories to
tell her story. Th is approach, shows various
angles and makes the subject easy to relate to. When you stumble upon the “Black Laws”
you will clearly see society’s cruelty when we do not conform to its expectations. However,
when you see P.O.I.S.E. (Principles of Individuality and Self Endurance you discover a
tool of empowerment so that you can learn to expect to be accepted for who you are and
how to respect rather than ridicule individuality.
Although short and sweet, the message in this biography is sure to last a lifetime-embrace diversity!
demonstrating how advanced behaviors
are labeled as cultural acts. Th rough a
collection of anecdote , “White and Proud”
draws attention to a very real problem of
race, stereotyping and social acceptance as
an individual. Th is thoughtfully inspiring,
yet true story though told with humor and
candor unveils the painful legacy that social
expectations leave on everyone.
“White” is a metaphor for individuality -
whether it vibrant, subtle or outrageous and
proud is an symbol of self confi dence and
acceptance. White and Proud is articulate
and presents an interesting perspective on
the important topic of “acting white.”
Brye appropriately uses a series of stories to
tell her story. Th is approach, shows various
angles and makes the subject easy to relate to. When you stumble upon the “Black Laws”
you will clearly see society’s cruelty when we do not conform to its expectations. However,
when you see P.O.I.S.E. (Principles of Individuality and Self Endurance you discover a
tool of empowerment so that you can learn to expect to be accepted for who you are and
how to respect rather than ridicule individuality.
Although short and sweet, the message in this biography is sure to last a lifetime-embrace diversity!