{"product_id":"hi-my-name-is-loco-and-i-am-a-racist-paperback","title":"Hi! My Name Is Loco and I Am A Racist - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBaye McNeil\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Heart's Journey: Battling Racism and Finding Love in Japan\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this \u003cb\u003epowerful and controversial debut\u003c\/b\u003e, acclaimed blogger turned author Baye McNeil (a.k.a. Loco) takes readers on an unflinching journey through the \u003cb\u003ebirth and evolution of a racist\u003c\/b\u003e. With unerring introspection and candor, McNeil argues persuasively that the only way to cure this societal virus is by first acknowledging our own susceptibility. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eScintillating Journey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow Loco from the streets of \u003cb\u003eBrooklyn\u003c\/b\u003e, where his childhood playground was the front lines of the \u003cb\u003ePan-African Nationalist and Black Power movements\u003c\/b\u003e of the 1970s, through a period of \u003cb\u003eblack militancy, military service, interracial romance, and corporate bigotry\u003c\/b\u003e in the 1980s and 90s. Post 9\/11, Loco's journey leads him to Japan, where he confronts the adage: \u003cb\u003eYou can't hide from yourself\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Love That Defies Prejudice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, Loco meets the woman he was born to love-only to find she is a member of a race he has learned to loathe. This love forces Loco to confront his deep-seated prejudices, even as the world around him crumbles with the \u003cb\u003eTohoku disaster of 3\/11\/2011\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMemoir and Call to Arms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is both a heartfelt memoir and an impassioned call to arms. McNeil argues that while racism is demonized as a vice of the morally corrupt or the ignorant, it remains pervasive in our daily lives-hidden in plain sight in our schools, offices, living rooms, and even within ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You Should Read This Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity and Raw Honesty: \u003c\/b\u003e McNeil's narrative is unfiltered, providing a rare and honest look at the evolution of personal biases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultural and Historical Insight: \u003c\/b\u003e Gain a unique perspective on racial dynamics across different eras and geographies, from Brooklyn to Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal Growth and Self-Reflection: \u003c\/b\u003e Encourages readers to look inward and challenge their own prejudices, fostering personal and societal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hi My Name is Loco and I Am a Racist: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A gripping and thought-provoking read that challenges how we see ourselves and others.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Baye McNeil's journey is both painful and enlightening, offering a rare glimpse into the human condition.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This book is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to confront racism head-on.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaye McNeil is an acclaimed writer, speaker, and educator known for his thought-provoking work on race and identity. His life experiences in the United States and Japan provide a rich, nuanced perspective informing his writing. McNeil's work has been featured in various publications, and he continues to engage audiences globally with his compelling narratives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoin the Conversation: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hi! My Name is Loco and I Am a Racist\" is more than a memoir; it's an invitation to engage in the necessary conversation about race and personal responsibility. McNeil's story will challenge you, inspire you, and ultimately change how you see the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaye McNeil (a.k.a. Loco) is an author, columnist, freelance writer and blogger from Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY with a degree in English and Communications. He's resided the better part of a decade in Yokohama, Japan, where he teaches junior high school English. He's a columnist for The Japan Times and also continues to blog about life as a foreigner, a New Yorker and a black man living on a tiny homogenous island. For more information visit: www.bayemcneil.com This is his first book. He is currently working on his 2nd about the jubilation and tribulations of teaching in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 402\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055166447840,"sku":"9780615587783","price":30.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/G-ZVFNY7Kj9780615587783.webp?v=1781312525","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/hi-my-name-is-loco-and-i-am-a-racist-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}