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

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

Brian's memoir is available at Amazon.com in hardcover or paperback. It was honored as a 2009 Selection for Silicon Valley Reads.

Teachers, check out the excellent study guide for high school and college students reading the bestselling book based on the play. 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. Get your copy today by calling toll-free (800) 801-BOOK, visiting Amazon.com or at any store where fine books are sold.

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

Would you like to bring 'Genuine' to your theater, fair housing group, or other organization as a fundraiser? Click here for more info.

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