Books matching: systematic oppression of african americans
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Carol Anderson's 'White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide' delves into the historical context of white supremacy and systemic racism in America, showcasing how advancements in racial equality for African Americans have consistently been met with backlash and oppression. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book uncovers the deep-rooted history of white rage, from Reconstruction to the modern-day challenges faced by black Americans. Anderson's writing style is informative, enlightening, and thought-provoking, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of key events and periods in black advancement while highlighting the continuous struggle for equality in the face of white dominance.
Although I first wrote about “white rage” in a Washington Post op-ed following the killing of Michael Brown and the subsequent uprising in Ferguson, Missouri, the concept started to germinate much ear...- #2
Save:"Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow" by Henry Louis Gates Jr. delves into the post-Civil War era in the United States, focusing on the struggles faced by African Americans for equality amidst the violent counter-revolution that aimed to subjugate them. Through a war of images and ideas, Gates illustrates the enduring racist stain on the American psyche, portraying how African Americans have fought against white supremacist and racist acts to secure their rights and humanity. examines the failure of Reconstruction in the South, the impact of Jim Crow laws, and the systematic oppression faced by African Americans in the quest for equality.
The writing of this book was occasioned by a documentary film series that I was producing for PBS concerning the period after the Civil War known as Reconstruction (1865–1877)—when the United States, ...
