How Long to Read The Black O

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black O?

It takes the average reader 5 hours to read The Black O by Steve Watkins

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

Description

In 1988 several white managers of the Shoney’s restaurant chain protested against the company’s discriminatory hiring practices, including an order to blacken the “O” in “Shoney’s” on minorities’ job applications so that the marked forms could be discarded. When the managers refused to comply, they lost their jobs but not their resolve—they sued the company. Their case grew into the largest racial job discrimination class action lawsuit of its time. Shoney’s eventually offered to settle out of court, and the nearly 21,000 claimants divided a $132.5 million settlement, bringing to an abrupt...

How long is The Black O?

The Black O by Steve Watkins is 300 pages long, and a total of 75,000 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black O Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Black O aloud.

What Reading Level is The Black O?

The Black O 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.

Where Can I Buy The Black O?

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