Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security Paperback – June 19, 2021

A must buy if you are a Black professional or you care about Black people. Thoughtful, informative and well put.

I came to know John when he spoke at a virtual conference that I attended around DE&I in the corporate world. After his session, he mentioned that Plantation Theory was out there and available. I ordered a copy immediately. When it arrived, I started to read it, and did not put it down until I was finished. That is how enthralled I was. I enjoyed the book so much, I reached out to John to chat with him about it. His conversations around these topics are so insightful, I was looking to talk more. As things progressed, John and I ended up setting up a fireside chat to discuss his book and the surrounding topics for the company I work for as part of our corporate speaker series. I had the pleasure of hosting the discussion, and it was the most well attended and received speaker series we have hosted yet. I can not endorse this book, and this man enough. Do yourself a favor... buy a copy of this book for everyone you know.

I’ve grown so much since reading John Graham Jr. ‘s book Plantation Theory.I have personally been on a journey of obtaining both freedom and security in my career and this book and John’s mentorship have been incredibly impactful.No matter where you are in your #deib journey, you’re sure to learn something new, feel inspired to take action, and make meaningful changes in your life as a result of John’s real, raw, honest, and authentic writing style.

Regardless of where you are on your D&I journey, you’re guaranteed to learn something new and to feel inspired by the author’s extremely authentic style.As I was writing down some of the themes that most resonated with me, I realized the letters spelled out REACH. Which is appropriate, since this book is a bridge-builder and will resonate and reach anyone who cares about taking D&I seriously.· Respect· Education· Accountability· Challenge· HearI appreciate the author putting himself out there and writing this book!

I would have read this book in one day if I would have started it at 9:00 a.m. versus 11:00 p.m. Everything mentioned in this book is my experience except I worded in public service and non-profit. More could be said involving other plantation practices of the gatekeepers who are also part of the toxic work culture those nonwhites who side with the oppressed culture of these organizations. Glad I found this book on accident. A must added read to the author’s book list.

I’ve worked in Corporate America for 20+ years and can attest to the writings in this book. It’s very well written and provides history to help readers understand what we’re seeing happen across the country today. I’m thankful for this book because it validates what I have experienced at work through the years. This may sound weird, but now I know that it’s not just in my head. Thanks Mr. Graham.

Excellent read! As a black professional working for a Fortune 500 company in America, I feel this is a necessary read to be properly informed and validated that what you’re experiencing is real!

This book will force companies to answer difficult questions about their DEI efforts, so they can develop solutions that incorporate accountability.