Bet on Black: The Good News about Being Black in America Today

Essence Magazine 2023 Must Read

Bet on Black is a call to action for Black people all over the world to adopt a fresh, highly informed mindset that will change your life. Blackness is a rich, expansive place that centers resilience, excellence, beauty, panache, and brilliance. But these notions of Blackness have long been distorted by American racism, where for generations Black folks have been expected to live a subordinate, second-class existence in the country they call home. Williams delves into some of the cornerstones of leading a first-class Black life, including:

• Don’t Let Anyone Make You Their Black Sidekick
• Carry Your Blackness Proudly Everywhere You Go
• Expose the ＂diversity hire＂ stigma
• No Need to Codeswitch
• Invest in the invincibility of the Black community

​NAACP Image Award-winning podcast host and attorney Eboni K. Williams delves into some of the cornerstones of leading a first-class Black life, ranging from understanding one’s history to investing in the sometimes challenging processes of success. She does this all while sharing intimate details of her own story. Bet on Black will reawaken your self-worth and the value of celebrating Blackness. Williams boldly proclaims that Blackness is the single most misunderstood construct in America. Bet on Black invites you to embrace your blackness and show the world world what it really is.

Eboni K. Williams is the host and executive producer of the Warner Music Group podcast Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams. In addition to starring on TheReal Housewives of New York and guest hosting The View, she is the host of The Grio with Eboni K. Williams, which airs on a cable television network owned by Byron Allen. Also, she hosts a true crime series that is featured on the OWN and Investigation Discovery networks. Williams is an attorney and a frequent public speaker on Black culture and history. Williams lives and owns in Harlem, USA.