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Dick Gregory delivers a keenly observed critique of societal attitudes toward civil rights, using humor and satire to expose the contradictions in both Black and White viewpoints. He emphasizes that the civil rights movement is fundamentally a fight against injustice, not merely a division of race against race. The book offers insightful commentary on the social and political climate of the era, challenging readers to confront moral and ethical dimensions of racial equality.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Politics & Government/Public Policy
Authors: Dick Gregory
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