Marc Aperio
ASIN: B01E69CUUI
Publisher: Expedio Press
Pages: 359
We need to talk. About racism. White privilege. The legacy of slavery. Reparations. Mass incarceration. African Americans and the two major political parties. Racialized turmoil in our inner-cities. The "war on police." The police killings of unarmed black people. The future of race relations in America. And so much more. Americans often do discuss these topics – but with likeminded individuals. Imagine people who fundamentally disagree about matters of race in America, but who seek mutual understanding through conversations that are blunt and vigorous but also constructive and respectful. No tip-toeing around sensitive points, but no insults. No dodging questions, but no accusations. No political correctness, but no wanton insensitivity. No disputing the facts, but no claims to absolute truth. No timidity, but no yelling. WE NEED TO TALK explores race in America through imagined ...