How Long to Read Real Black

How Long Does it Take to Read Real Black?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Real Black by John L. Jackson Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

New York's urban neighborhoods are full of young would-be emcees who aspire to "keep it real" and restaurants like Sylvia's famous soul food eatery that offer a taste of "authentic" black culture. In these and other venues, authenticity is considered the best way to distinguish the real from the phony, the genuine from the fake. But in Real Black, John L. Jackson Jr. proposes a new model for thinking about these issues--racial sincerity. Jackson argues that authenticity caricatures identity as something imposed on people, imprisoning them within stereotypes--turning them into racial objects...

How long is Real Black?

Real Black by John L. Jackson Jr. is 298 pages long, and a total of 76,884 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Real Black Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours to read Real Black aloud.

What Reading Level is Real Black?

Real Black is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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