Summary:
The book examines the structural and systemic racism faced by African Americans in the United States, tracing a historical pattern of policies and legal decisions designed to undermine black success and civil rights progress. It highlights the backlash against African American advancement from the Reconstruction era through to the Obama presidency, revealing the often-subtle mechanisms of white resistance to racial equality.
Key points:
1. Systemic Racism: Anderson believes systemic racism is deeply embedded in American society, affecting all aspects of life for people of color.
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