by Crown, Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul. The arguments are well situated in historical and contemporary contexts, including discussion of the newer models of anti-racist organizing and the weaknesses of older models. Abernathy, Congressman John Lewis and Mayor Andrew Young, I haven't considered the role of some black leaders in downplaying the discrepancies found between white and black communities in this country. This one has me curious. Maybe the younger generation will make that leap, because the older generation seems too afraid that any meaningful dissention will (further) cost blacks any gains we have made. Glaude names self-styled black leaders who are more of a hindrance than a help. But today the situation has grown even more dire. Glaude admits that we all projected our expectations on Obama, but then doesn't hold back when it comes to being disappointed in his not meeting our expectations. There are repeated lessons and black history that I’ve learned from other books, such as “The Warmth of Other Suns”, and “The New Jim Crow”, but hearing them again is always a good and welcome thing. Lofty ideas, sure. Lori Colbo from United States on March 29, 2017: You are very good at writing book reviews. A well written book with an updated, 21st century feel reminiscent of, [It was an invigorating read up until the final chapter in which Glaude encourages Blacks to demonstrate their power by not voting for President in the 2016 election. How cool you get these free books to review. Bill, the whole situation looks hopeless, doesn't it? He advocated for voting for Democrats down ballot but not to cast a vote for President. Over the few years, I've read many books about race, racism and racial equality in the US and the world at large. Summary "A powerful polemic on the state of black America that savages the idea of a post-racial society America's great promise of equality has always rung hollow in the ears of African Americans. The region more suitable for human habitation is the southern one because it has more natural divisions. Very interesting perspective on structural racism, even though many of the facts will likely not be news to those informed on racial bias and its impact on black communities. I have read this and have considered. The arguments pertaining to the value gap give good language around implicit bias and the realities of racism. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published A myriad of laws passed and not implemented effectively. In Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul, he proposes that the value gap and the racial habits which sustain it never even diminished. Professor Glaude isn't responsible for single-handedly solving the race problems in the U.S.A., of course, but I did think that at the beginning of the book he said that he would focus on what could be done other than more preaching to the choir. For a stretch of the book, almost every paragraph opens with some variant of "We need" or "We must," and does not appear to be for rhetorical effect. That would be a good start to decide how the nation follows through. Dora Weithers (author) from The Caribbean on April 18, 2017: Catherine, you're absolutely right. There has been so much social/racial turbulence that the period now seems like raci, Over the few years, I've read many books about race, racism and racial equality in the US and the world at large. Thanks! Glaude is currently the William S. Tod Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University. Glaude's fundamental arguments and analysis are sharp and necessary. Dora Weithers (author) from The Caribbean on April 17, 2017: Bill, thanks for reading. The movement has reinvigorated the 21st-century racial justice movement, making it a better model of social movements (Ransby 6). That being said, this book is not for the uninitiated. I feel like racism here in the states amped up considerably when Obama got into office. This sounds like an interesting read. ... Democracy in Black is Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.'s impassioned response. or "can you provide clarity and deeper insight on this subject?" My wife is discriminated against in some places and I am in others. I will probably get the book or at least sit with it in the library. Though I do not think that government is the ultimate or final solution, it has been a huge part of the problem since before the nation's founding. Alexis de Tocqueville begins Democracy in America by discussing present-day conditions in his own nation, France. There has been so much social/racial turbulence that the period now seems like racial halcyon days of the end of Obama's Presidency. I also agree with your observation on racism, and your perspective on how we should respond to it. There are folks of all races who don't really make it in life---but when it befalls white folks, they can't use racism as an excuse. Author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. may be a professor at Princeton University, teaching in the religion department and the Department of African American Studies, but th. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on April 02, 2017: This sounds like an interesting book that is definitely worth reading. A powerful polemic on the state of black America that savages the idea of a post-racial society. Although I haven't lived in the US for many years, I think these problems have only become worse or at least that is the way the media shows it. Democracy in Black How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul (Book) : Glaude, Eddie S. : "A powerful polemic on the state of black America that savages the idea of a post-racial society America's great promise of equality has always rung hollow in the ears of African Americans. From the murders of black youth by the police, to the dismantling of the Voting … I found Prof. Glaude's book to be both painful and thought provoking. Democracy in Black inspires discussion, or at least it should. JG, I appreciate you including your wife in this topic. “We have to become better people by fundamentally transforming the conditions of our living together. The #1 problem, as summed up in this book, is that white Americans fundamentally need to change the way we view African-Ameri. . I’ll have a lot to say in due time. Glaude admits that we all projected our expectations on Obama, but then doesn't hold back when it comes to being disappointed in his not meeting our expectations. I guess this book is geared towards a more general audience because it's not particularly academic and traffics in a lot of surface level black history (so much time spent on MLK) and pop culture politics (I forgot Michele Bachmann was a thing). It's a huge frustration, quite disheartening, and a problem that grass-roots activism is going to have to work really, REALLY hard to make a dent in. From the murders of black youth by the police, to the dismantling of the Voting … Synopsis. Thanks, Manatita. That being said, this book is not for the uninitiated. My difficulty with the book was that I was reading it on my own and did not h. This is a novel in which the author's voice is clear and impactful to the reader. Although France—and Europe in general—have long been home to aristocratic monarchies (where a king and queen rule but an aristocratic class also retains power and privileges based on birth), equality of condition (a leveling out of social class hierarchies) is increasingly coming to replace such … I never read the book, but I have had contact with some of its passages. He really has his pulse on the race situation that continues to plague America and has come up with some thoughts that I'm sure will become part of the prescript of any discussions concerning race. America's great promise of equality has always rung hollow in the ears of African Americans. However, bringing about change in longstanding attitudes is much more difficult and may take generations to occur. One by one, you'll get the job done. It stands solidly on its on footing with an urgent and uncomfortable message that needs to be read, discussed, and used as a resource for substantive action. I will always have a problem understanding why so many---and I mean many other-than-white folks could achieve great successes in life, with no one standing in their way--- and that would include some billionaires, some people in art, science, especially music and sports, and yes, a president. If anyone seriously doubts that fact, I can refer them to the U.S. Constitution where with mathematical precision, black lives were valued at merely 60% of white lives. Racism and xenophobia - hating whomever doesn't belong to the clan - are deeply rooted in mankind's urge to survive and to have sovereign power (in order to ensure survival). The author identifies three components of a "value revolution": (1) a change in how we view government; (2) a. I found Prof. Glaude's book to be both painful and thought provoking. Eddie Glaude, a professor at Princeton University and a respected media pundit, presents an unfiltered yet somewhat idealistic view of the state race in America. I wish the opposite,of course, but we are too big of a country here in the U.S. and it is impossible to change the wiring of over 350 million people. I do think we are experiencing a blacklash of sorts after Obama--and I do not think we as a nation have had any sort of meaningful conversation on a national level about race--and until we do, race will continue to be an enigma to most--how to have that conversation is for me, the pivotal question. There was much that was hard to hear and there was some with which I disagreed fundamentally. I did not follow every story of cases similar to the Ferguson case really closely, but it seems like every time a black person was shot it was always racism, even when found the investigation said it was justified. No. He informs readers that: Coming from a background in which people in direct authority were mostly black, my interest in the value gap that Glaude writes about was sadly lacking. Eddie Glaude, a professor at Princeton University and a respected media pundit, presents an unfiltered yet somewhat idealistic view of the state race in America. Catherine Giordano from Orlando Florida on April 18, 2017: America still has a lot of work to do to become a post-racial society. Our country has a vested interest in keeping racism alive and well, though often couched in dog whistle. Democracy in black is based on the book, written by Eddie Glaude, Jr. I like your attitude of being open to know. Thanks for your input. Thank you for introducing me to the writer and his work, Dora. I can see what a fun exercise this will be for both of you. Sigh. It is impressive that he does more than diagnose the problem; he provides workable recommendations. Glaude writes a clear and readable narrative of racism, how it is the foundation of the country, how it is built into virtually every system created by our government and institutions, and how liberal calls for everyone to get along will not change anything. But I needed hear this perspective. Does a good job of dispelling the myth of racism being conscious and/or individual. LitCharts Teacher Editions. He gives illustrations of how these and similar organizations have worked in the past, and what he hopes they can accomplish in the future. It examines the political and social change in America through the Obama and Trump Presidency. Namely, the Black Left is too worried about placating and catering to white ideas of what an African-American politician should be to be considered "acceptable." Our country has a vested interest in keeping racism alive and well, though often couched in dog whistle. Democracy in Black How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul (Book) : Glaude, Eddie S. : "A polemic on the state of black America that argues that we don't yet live in a post-racial society"-- Provided by publisher. My difficulty with the book was that I was reading it on my own and did not have a group of people to discuss this with. In addition, he lists and explains specific changes which must happen in the way people view government, how they view black people and how they decide what ultimately matters to Americans. William Kovacic from Pleasant Gap, PA on April 17, 2017: Another well-done book review, Dora. Of course, I am not a sociologist, and I might be confused in these matters---it's only my uneducated impression. Join Our Community Join Us. Glaude's aim in Democracy in Black is to expose the silence about what he calls the Great Black Depression, and to propose ideas which can rid American democracy of its racist baggage. We simply had to be better people. If we value every member of our community, outsiders will follow suit. In addition, his presentation is not difficult to follow. Audrey Howitt from California on April 04, 2017: So interesting--I don't know the book or the author--and I live in the SF Bay Area-so right in the heart of the liberal heartland. He’s right: it’s happening now. He also writes about the value gap – the fact that white people are valued more than black people. I like that idea. I won this ARC through a LibraryThing giveaway. In Democracy in Black, Glaude discusses in detail how and why the 2008 recession disproportionately impacted black people. Nothing fundamental about those ideals needed to change. The arguments pertaining to the value gap give good language around implicit bias and the realities of racism. Well-researched with a structure crafted with the classroom in mind, Democracy in Black is written persuasively and clearly enough to be accessible to those outside of academia as well.
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