NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
CONTINUES HISTORIC RUN

After smash runs Off Broadway, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Brian Copeland now brings his hit solo play NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN to venues across the country. The show, which holds the record as the longest running solo play in San Francisco theatrical history, now comes to theaters and concert halls all over America as Brian shares his story of identity and diversity in an evening of laughter, tears and sociology.

Brian's memoir based on the show is now available in paperback. It has been honored as the 2009 Selection for Silicon Valley Reads meaning that all of Santa Clara County, California, read the book at the same time.

Teachers, check out the excellent study guide for high school and college students reading the bestselling book based on the play HERE. Let us know if your school uses the book. Brian may make an appearance for your classes!

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, PEOPLE, EBONY and the BOSTON GLOBE rave about the book that reader reviewers on Amazon.com are calling, "The best book I've ever read." Get your copy today by calling toll-free (800) 801-BOOK, visiting Amazon.com or at any store where fine books are sold.

Brian Copeland's first solo show, NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. Congressional hearings were held. The next year, the then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings make us who we are.

Come see what all the shouting is about.

View The Suburban Wall, the 1971 documentary that put San Leandro on the national scene and The Invisible Wall, its 1981 follow up.

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