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Baratunde Thurston is an American writer, comedian, and commentator known for his work on race, technology, and culture. He has served as Director of Digital for The Onion and co-founded the media company Cultivated Wit.
Known for: How to Be Black
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How to Be Black
A satirical memoir and social commentary by Baratunde Thurston, blending humor and insight to explore race, identity, and the experience of being Black in America. The book combines personal stories, cultural critique, and interviews with a diverse panel to challenge stereotypes and provoke thoughtful discussion about race and society.
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Early Life and Family Background
I grew up in Washington, D.C., in a neighborhood where challenge was constant but resilience was inherited. My mother was the single most influential force in my life—a woman who believed in activism as a daily ritual and education as our way out. I often describe her as my first teacher in both com...
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Education and Identity Formation
When I entered Sidwell Friends School, a prestigious private institution better known for producing political legacies than social revolutions, I stepped directly into the paradox of representation. On one hand, I was granted opportunities largely inaccessible to kids from my block; on the other, I ...
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About Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston is an American writer, comedian, and commentator known for his work on race, technology, and culture. He has served as Director of Digital for The Onion and co-founded the media company Cultivated Wit. His work often uses humor to address complex social issues.
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