Ziwe dissects the pervasive trope of the 'Black friend' in media and real life, highlighting how it often reduces Black characters to one-dimensional caricatures meant to serve the narratives of their white counterparts. She challenges readers to recognize and dismantle these harmful stereotypes, emphasizing that Black individuals are not monolithic and their experiences cannot be confined to simplistic tropes.

Through humorous yet poignant essays, Ziwe explores her own experiences with racial identity formation and the constant negotiation of code-switching and self-censorship in predominantly white spaces. She delves into the exhausting reality of microaggressions, the pressure to be 'twice as good,' and the constant awareness of how her Blackness is perceived by others.

Ziwe masterfully wields humor as a tool to confront uncomfortable truths about race and racism in America. By using wit and satire, she tackles sensitive topics with a refreshing candor, prompting readers to laugh while simultaneously challenging their own biases and assumptions.