Racism vs. the Promise of America
Racism vs. the Promise of America
Thursday, December 2, 202111:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)
In-person for Stanford Affiliates: Philippines Conference Room
Online: Zoom
This argument is explored in detail in When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America. Through an examination of political science and sociological frameworks, alongside personal and historical narratives, it argues that structural racism is a crime of the state, that color-conscious policy is preferable to colorblindness, and that the American civil religion is central to national solidarity. Concluding with policy recommendations, the book offers the next step forward on the intractable issue of racism.