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And We Are Not Saved offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal status and statutes that have governed race relations in the United States. The book examines how laws, judicial decisions, and civil rights movements have impacted African Americans, addressing themes of racism, discrimination, and the ongoing struggle for equality.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Derrick A. Bell
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