“Black Is the New White” is the kind of fiercely uncompromising memoir we might have expected from one of the more unsung heroes of the history of blacks in Hollywood. Fans of a more stylistically measured, chronologically specific style of memoir may be disappointed.
The book, which borrows from Mooney’s own standup material, is a heartfelt look back at one man’s adventures in the comedy trade. It’s also a reflection of the struggle for acceptance and self-determination in our private American lives.
