White Author Faces Backlash for Disguising as Black Man to Explore Racism
Sam Forster's new book, 'Seven Shoulders,' sparks widespread criticism for its controversial approach to documenting American racism.
- Sam Forster, a Canadian journalist, disguised himself as a Black man to write about racism in the U.S.
- The book, 'Seven Shoulders,' is being criticized for its methodology and perceived insensitivity.
- Forster's announcement on social media has drawn ire from a wide range of commentators.
- Some critics compare Forster's approach to the 1961 book 'Black Like Me,' noting it is outdated and offensive.
- The controversy has ironically increased attention to Forster's book, which he claims is a significant work on race relations.
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