Cole, Johnnetta B.,

Racism in American public life : a call to action / Johnnetta Betsch Cole. - 1 online resource - The Malcolm Lester Phi Beta Kappa lectures on liberal arts and public life .

Includes bibliographical references.

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. Race and Racism in American Public Life: Lessons from My Life and from Anthropology -- 2. The Need for Courageous Conversations about Race and Racism in American Public Life -- 3. Imagine Our Nation without Racism: A Call for Action in the Academy -- Afterword -- Notes -- The Malcolm Lester Phi Beta Kappa Lectures on Liberal Arts and Public Life

"Racism in American Public Life: A Call to Action is part of The Malcolm Lester Phi Beta Kappa Lectures on Liberal Arts and Public Life. Cole examines the influence of race and racism on education, particularly the liberal arts, and the wider implication for American society specifically looking at three groups: first, further marginalized groups within Black communities, such as poor and/or queer people; secondly, institutions of higher education in leading conversations on race and racism; and thirdly, how racist forces impact higher education making it a site for transformation and action"--



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Racism in higher education--United States.
African Americans--Education (Higher)--Social aspects.
Educational equalization--United States.


Electronic Books.

LC212 / .R335 2021