Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

by Acho, Emmanuel

ISBN: 9781250800480

Author self-identifies as: person of colorsource ↗About these classifications →

Banned or challenged 3 times across 3 jurisdictions.

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Timeline

Unified view of laws affecting this book and jurisdictions where it’s been removed or challenged, in chronological order.

0 law events4 ban events

25
Jul 1, 2025
Banremoved
DoDEA (Federal)
Removed from DoDEA libraries per White House executive orders.
Banremoved
DoDEA (Federal)
Removed from DoDEA libraries per executive orders.
25
Oct 23, 2025
Banunder legal challenge
DoDEA (Federal)
Judge Giles (E.D. Va.) orders restoration. ACLU v. DoDEA preliminary injunction.
Banunder legal challenge
DoDEA (Federal)
Judge Giles orders restoration. ACLU v. DoDEA.

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All ban records (3)

U.S. Naval Academy, MD

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Part of Trump administration's efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices, following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Reported Apr 30, 2025

DoDEA (Federal)

school · federal

Under Legal ChallengeA lawsuit has been filed challenging this ban or the law behind it.

Removed per executive orders targeting DEI, gender ideology, and 'radical indoctrination' content.

Reported Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Naval Academy (Nimitz Library)

public library · federal

ReinstatedThe book was previously removed but has been returned to shelves.

Removed to comply with Trump executive orders on DEI. Most reinstated after public outcry; 20 retained for review.

Reported Apr 4, 2025