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First published in 1993 on the anniversary of the L.A. riots, Race Matters became a national best‑seller and is now considered a seminal work on race in America. The book compiles West’s most powerful essays, addressing despair, black conservatism, black‑Jewish relations, myths about black sexuality, leadership crises within the black community, and the enduring legacy of Malcolm X. His analysis blends sharp insight with compassion, and the book remains a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand or address racial inequities in the United States.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Cornel West
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