Why Lies Matter to the Race Grievance Industry - Black Lies Matter

This book brings to light facts that are being ignored by the media. We forget that the media is a business and "hot topic" headlines sell newspapers, advertisement time and ratings. This book reveals the truth that is eating away at the black community and unfortunately in too many cases has destroyed a vibrant community and replaced it with the seeds of destruction.

Taleeb goes well into his examples to support all of his arguments. About what you'd expect from this author -- not too much hyperbole, mostly common sense conclusions to the looming issues of race stoked by the Obama presidency and administration...

There are the values of equality, opportunity, faith, family, character, generosity, justice, and perseverance. And then there’s mob rule. And the mob’s winning; but why not? Racial strife sells newspapers and funds rabble-rousers. Violence sells movies; the scene in Straight Outa Compton with armed gangstas swarming down the halls of a hotel was exciting (even more so for the other residents, I’d imagine). The media sell their audience (us) to their sponsors.

This book lays it all out in shocking detail, from hoods shooting up a city bus, to their next generation, beginning with baby mamas with ten kids from ten fathers. Read it with a cup of calming tea, because Taleeb Starkes documents it all in two books, The Un-Civil War, and Black Lies Matter, with links to videos and newspaper articles for every incident he cites; and the depth and variety of those links are eye-opening. Who knew, for example, that in 2012 a police attorney advised tourists to avoid an entire city (Detroit)?

The ray of hope offered is, of course, books like Starkes’; sane words from an earlier Cosby; a monolog by Chris Rock; an Esquire article by John Ridley; a song by Kevon Carter, in the movie Chi-Raq, which has been redacted from the Internet, the finding of which is a challenge to one’s ingenuity; and no doubt other lone black voices. What’s missing is their uniting and forming the nucleus of a movement back to the values cited at the top, and only they can do it. Top-down solutions won’t work.

Although this book needed some editing, the author addressed such an important subject that I felt compelled to overlook this one shortcoming and give it 5 stars. Taleeb gives the statistics which show that the number of black lives lost from altercations with police are miniscule compared to the tens of thousands of black lives, often times children, being slaughtered by the gang violence which pervades black communities. Taleeb gives a face to these tragic statistics. He describes children playing on their porches or sitting in their homes only to be gunned down in the crossfire of gang warfare. He describes young children being lead into alley ways in order to be executed by gang members in retaliation for the actions of these children’s fathers. Taleeb explains why all of these many brutal murders are of no concern to and are never mentioned by the Black Lives Matter movement. It is because it would shift the blame for black community violence from the white society to the black society and this would not allow them to make demands and extract privileges from the white community. Sadly, in doing so and refusing to accept responsibility for the horrendous conditions that exist in so many black communities, the Black Lives Matter people have ensured that the problems crippling the black community will never be overcome. Even more tragically, our president, Barack Obama, a man of enormous gifts, who could have awakened a sense of responsibility and saved the black community, preferred to tout the ideology of victimization and in so doing, has ensured that the violence in the black community will not only continue but increase.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin is of comparable importance to this brilliant, courageous black author Taleeb Starkes’ second masterpiece. He follows The Un-Civil War with this heavily-pictured tome that could bring you to tears with, among so much else, photos of many 3 year-old girls slaughtered by stray bullets from the guns of black teens and other young hoodlums. Risking his - and his family’s - lives and safety to point fingers exactly where they belong, he heroically reveals truths that are avoided by most of the media.

It should be in every library, and read by all blacks, and all concerned others. Of some 3,500 non-fiction books I’ve read since the 1940’s, these two are the most informative and important of all.

Use of one politically incorrect term in the long title will be seized upon by phonies and excuse-makers to avoid the book. Don’t miss either book!

Uncle Tom’s Cabin is of comparable importance to this brilliant, courageous black author Taleeb Starkes’ second masterpiece. He follows The Un-Civil War with this heavily-pictured tome that could bring you to tears with, among so much else, photos of many 3 year-old girls slaughtered by stray bullets from the guns of black teens and other young hoodlums. Risking his - and his family’s - lives and safety to point fingers exactly where they belong, he heroically reveals truths that are avoided by most of the media.

It should be in every library, and read by all blacks, and all concerned others. Of some 3,500 non-fiction books I’ve read since the 1940’s, these two are the most informative and important of all.

Use of one politically incorrect term in the long title will be seized upon by phonies and excuse-makers to avoid the book. Don’t miss either book!

Excellent book, bro. Thanks for the autographed copy. You are a warrior and a patriot. The material was clearly researched and documented over, and over, and over...we see the clear lines leading back to the Soros. Good news is the vast majority of Americans who choose to read this book will identify with the fact that you're no more a black guy than I'm a white guy. We're just brothers from other mothers - both Americans - no more no less.

Truth is very powerful. While we know that America needs to keep dealing with racism and its many manifestations, the cause of equality is ill served when the truth is routinely disregarded in order to support a narrative. The pathology of the poor black community requires a truthful inquiry into its origens. This book is a good beginning.

Very informative.We destroy our communities by by lambasting those sworn to protect us.The phony Black Lives matter group come in kick up dust and move on the next created crisis.Communities are less safe after they leave.

Beginning in the mid seventies personal responsibility began to wane, particularly in the black community. The very high out of wedlock births coupled with welfare dependence has led to an entitlement mentality and a lacks moral code. Many black politicians know that it is their own people causing the problem, but it is better to blame others rather than deal with the issues. It would be difficult to get reelected by telling the truth.

The democratic party panders to the black voters, by reiterating the - not your fault message and by offering a handout as opposed to a hand up.

Mr. Starkey was spot on with his analysis. He probably gets threats from his community.

With all the liberal bias infecting various media channels today, it was refreshing to hear this black man's well researched perspective based on FACTS! I will definitely be sharing and spreading the word about Mr.Starkes' work.

this is a powerful book, every bit as entertaining and enlightening as taleeb's first book. he is insightful, hardhitting, humorous and honest. i highly recommend this latest excellent book by a truly talented writer. i say run --don't walk -- to buy this book and taleeb's other, 'the un-civil war.' taleeb skillfully exposes the hard, cold truth. truly a must read book. unfortunately those who should read this book most likely will not. the facts do not fit the RGI's false but highly lucrative narrative.

Black Lies Matter is a tightly argued, cogent book about a subject that most are too afraid to touch.

Will definitely make you think and his casually provocative tone (that's a compliment!) are a nice change of pace.

It was thought provoking well researched while being humorous and sad at the same time. The book illustrates the disaparingly low norms the black community has settled for in spite of acknowledging the opportunities in front of them. I felt that Starkes made his points effectively when he included the article titles and reference pictures to back his claim. For many of us this is not that ground breaking but it is definitely a point that needs to be emphasized: the black community needs reform.

Well written. Examples backed up by facts.

I grew up in a black majority city and had lots of black friends. Learned in grade school that there are two basic kinds of people ; good and bad with varying degrees from flat evil to near saints and it doesn't matter if you are black, white, brown, red, yellow or purple with green stripes. Skin color and culture have nothing to do with it.

I am white, Christian and pretty much middle of the road. Don't care much for the right or the left. Don't watch TV and am a bit out of touch. At first I thought the " Black Lives Matter" outfit was legitimate. But after a few stories I began to wonder.

This book pretty much nails it for what it is though -- a load of road apples.

There are plenty of stories and facts here that back that up, but one stat that should open anyone's eyes. That is that 9 out of 10 black folks are murdered by other black folks. The BLM group ignores this and only raises cane about the other 10%. Pretty much shows that the people in the BLM movement are either in it for the money ( like Al), or in it because they are racist (yes virginia, there are plenty of black on white racists gasp), or in it just to caise trouble or have some other ax to grind.

The victim mentality is really a bad place to go in your head. If you always blame someone or some thing for your troubles you never accept responsibility for aanything...well, you never grow up.

I have a brother like that. He has said " I didn't ask to be born" ( who did? ) and "the world owes me a living". Really a sorry way to live.

Just out of curiosity out of all the Africans sold into slavery ( usually by Moslems which makes me wonder why Islam seems to be the fall back religion for many blacks) a couple centuries ago and more 6% came to North America. 94% went to South America and the islands so the folks here don't have patent on their ancestors being victims. But you never hear about the folks down there. Do they have the same problems with black on black murder? Do they have a group like BLM or the others that make a career out of it?

As long as the victim mentality goes on and is encouraged there will be no end to it and it seems there are plenty of people who want no end to it. Leeches that are ruining the lives of many.

Apparently, to the BLM folks only some Black lives matter...about 10%.

Amazing fact filled look into how everyone is being led down the path of destruction.
Initially, I was concerned the author might be slightly racist.... it doesn't take long to see the truth. FACTS are neither good nor bad, black or white. A fact cannot be racist. It is what it is; a fact.
Facts may be misinterpreted. But a fact is still a fact. And when combined with systematic, scientific analysis and more facts.....one may meet a righteous conclusion.
By combining a guided tour of the systematic and systemic lies promulgated by factions with selfish agendas the author allows the reader to see for themselves the truth that lies beneath the lies and subterfuge.
Great read!
Huge eye opener.
Thanks you.

I liked this book because...well I will state reasons.
It stated everything and the whole fuss about Black Lies Matter movement, oops! I mean Lives*. (Triggered!) It gave nice little history and all the thug saints that were the Jesus Christs of that movement like Mike Brown and all the others. And it gave just the whole description how pathetic and hypocritical the movement is, For example there are myriads of black on black crimes happening in black dominated cities like Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit etc. and many of those victims are little black children and guess how many BLM supporters marched for their lives? You guessed it! None! Apparently the only way you get qualified of being a black lives matter victim is
A be black while doing something stupid
B get shot by a White police officer for braking the law
That's it and you will get a news coverage.
Black lives matter means FACTS don't matter evidence don't matter, what really matters is a black guy gets shot by a white cop, but why did he get shot ? Did he brake the law? Did he try to grab his gun? Did he punch the police officer in the face? That's not important! Black lives matter because black lives matter!! That's It!!!

READ THE BOOK HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Starkes writes a terrific follow up to his 1st book. He identifies the RGI (Race Grievance Industry) for who they rally are. He further identifies crimes against Blacks & points out how their tragedies are ignored as they are often Black victims of Black offenders. A terrific book that unfortunately will most likely be ignored by those who claim to seek racial & social justice.

The first half of the book was enlightening. It confirmed several assumptions regarding the Race Grievance Industry. Most enlightening was the chapter on the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). I didn't know that the CBC had refused membership of non-black Congressmen (Pete Stark), which, by their own definition, is racist.

The last half of the book was very repetitive. It could have been cut down to 10 pages by using a simple 2 dimensional table.

Believe this to be an important and necessary cometary on the open hostility of certain groups advocating race politics and creating racial conflict where they do not exist and should not exist. Problems created by persons looking for political power or financial gain at the cost of truth. I would recommend this to any one who thinks for themselves and what's to hear the truth.

A well-written book on the 'elephants in the room' of America. Mr. Starkes is a bold hero in modern America for telling the truth. He illuminates the inanity of political correctness, and the insane hypocrisy of the BLM movement, among others, by using those oft abhorrent little things to many in our fitful, childlike country: facts.

Full disclosure: I haven't read this book yet, but I think just having the courage to speak the truth about race relations in our country deserves praise. I will definitely buy this book and Mr. Starkes' previous best-seller now that I have been introduced to him. I did not vote for Barack Obama in 2008, but I had hoped his Presidency would be an important step towards bringing us together as a country. As we all realize now, his inflammatory rhetoric and pandering have made things demonstrably worse. I hope Mr Starkes has a few words to say about that as well.

Starkes confirmed my suspicions about the external influences that drove the protesters and the agitators actions during the Ferguson riots. The book bogs down a bit when he calls out all of the various elected officials and district representatives (because there are so many of them). But hey, you can't call out politicians without calling out politicians. He certainly tagged all our worthless Missouri politicians. I especially got a kick out of the white representative representing a black district who was denied membership in the Congressional Black Caucus because he wasn't black (although everyone he represents is).

Excellent book! They author tells the true in a straightforward way making it easy to understand. People of color should not be surprised by what the Democratic party has been doing to hold them of years and years. I also recommend reading "Cop under fire" by Sherrif Clarke. He is an other straight shooter. Good read as well.

An interesting perspective from someone who opposes the Black Lives Matter movement. The author's thesis is that BLM is hypocritical because, among other things, it does not address the problem of black-on-black violence in black communities, and memorializes black criminals who were shot by police while ignoring children and non-criminals who were murdered by black "urban terrorists." Surprisingly well-researched; plenty of anecdotal/statistical evidence to support the author's claims. I think he misunderstands the purpose/scope of BLM, though; my understanding is that BLM was created to address specifically police violence and racism against black people. Written in an entertaining style with plenty of jokes, some in poor taste. I do recommend reading this if you're not easily offended.

Sigh. I think the book makes a couple good arguments regarding the complexity of issues in America. Very concerning and complex issues with far reaching tentacles into so many aspects of our society; Culture, Criminal, Political.

Taleeb Starkes needs to be the new voice for Black Americans! This man is not afraid to tell the truth, no matter how painful that truth may be. He doesn't offer opinions, he gives the reader cold, hard FACTS, in his clear, articulate voice. Reading this book was like being given a drink of cool, clear water after crawling, parched, in the desert of the Lefts lies and manipulation. I have recommended it to everyone I know.

Taleeb Starkes is a fearless truth teller. Whenever
I think of him, I am reminded of the words of GB Shaw: if you are going to tell people the truth, you’d better make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you. Taleeb does make the tragic story of the tremendous damage done to the black community by the Race Grievance Industry by sprinkling it with humor. Love this book!

A fair assessment of the current situation in the USA. Victimhood as a way of life is not a good thing for anybody, no matter their ethnic background. This book details out the way that B.L.M. uses anything they can find to claim white prejudice, while totally ignoring the much larger problems surrounding communities of color.

I was hesitant to read this book. Mostly because I am pro Black. However, I agree with all of the points stated by the author in regards to BLM. At times the book definitely reads as if it were written by a uncle Tom, for sure. Some remarks were disgusting, Trayvon Martin. Author made a point to avoid his opinion on why black lives dont matter to black people, which is a problematic statement in itself. Ultimately, this man is the black Elisabeth Hasselbeck, but it is an interesting, eye opening read.

This should be required reading in middle school. Liberals must choose between being empowered and victimized. One chooses to be informed and strive to success or be an ignorant victim crying fowl without accomplishing anything.