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In "Can We Talk About Race?", Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum explores the resurgence of resegregation in American schools and its psychological impact on African American students. Drawing on her expertise in race relations and multicultural education, she examines how curricula often fail to reflect minority identities, how subtle racial attitudes can hinder academic achievement, and the complex dynamics of cross‑racial friendships. Tatum argues that schools can serve as vital arenas for fostering understanding and democratic values across racial lines, urging educators and policymakers to confront the hidden biases that perpetuate educational inequities.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Beverly Daniel Tatum
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