"Dispels the myth that people of color are somehow predisposed to poor
health, blaming systemic injustice in the health care system." --New
York Times Book Review
Legendary comedian D.L. Hughley uses his "hilarious yet soul-shaking"
(Black Enterprise) humor to confront racism's unjust impact on the
health and wellbeing of Blacks and minorities
White people love survival guides. But have you noticed they're always
about ridiculous activities in locations far from home, with chapters
like "How to Survive an Avalanche" or "How to Live on Bugs in the
Jungle." Huh?!
You know who really needs a survival guide? Black and brown Americans.
For surviving their own damn country! Minority populations wake up every
day in a battle for their health and safety. Thankfully, legendary
activist-comedian D.L. Hughley offers How to Survive America, a
fearless satire that exposes racism's unjust toll on our bodies and
minds.
Even before COVID-19 disproportionately impacted minority communities,
life expectancy for Blacks was a full three years less than for white
Americans. The very air we breathe is more polluted, our water is more
contaminated, our local food options are toxic, and our jobs are
underpaid. Despite the obvious need, the quality of our health care is
tragically inadequate. Our communities are statistically less safe than
the average, and yet we're terrorized by the law-enforcement and
criminal-justice systems that are supposed to protect us, sending Blacks
to prison at five times the rate of whites. Not least, our means of
addressing these injustices--voting--is perennially under assault.
It's enough to drive you crazy. Well, guess what? According to Cigna,
Blacks are 20 percent more likely to report "psychological distress" yet
"50 percent less likely to receive counseling or mental health
treatment." It's almost like the entire country has been structured with
no regard for our welfare. Hmmm.
Whether you're Black, white, brown, or Asian, don't leave home without
arming yourself with How to Survive America!
