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Eddie S. Glaude Jr. presents a forceful critique of the belief in a post‑racial United States. Drawing on history, social science, and contemporary events—from police violence and the erosion of voting rights to the economic fallout of the Great Recession—he argues that white lives are still valued above others, perpetuating systemic inequality. Part manifesto and part analysis, the book calls for a radical reimagining of democracy to truly address racial disparities.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.
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