From the writer crowned one of the smartest funniest voices in modern America this hotly anticipated debut collection of essays offers ampampampldquoa precious glimpse into how Ziweampampamprsquos uniquely fearless mind functionsampampamprdquo New York Ziwe made a name for herself staring interviewees in the eye and asking ampampampldquoHow many Black friends do you haveampampamprdquo Sheampampamprsquos an expert at making people squirm coming right out and asking the tough questions about race and racism that our culture has made white people experts at dancing around. In Black Friend she turns this incisive perspective on the culture at large with her signature blend of bluntness and warmth that keeps her guests coming back. Throughout the book Ziwe mixes bigpicture concepts like critical race theory and white privilege with popculture commentary and her own personal life story.