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Book Review- The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind Society
Dear Coleman Hughes,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits.
I recently had the pleasure of reading your thought-provoking book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind Society. As a teacherpeneur who works alongside high school students to read, write, and make sense of the world and side hustle for social good, I have invested lots of time in fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse communities. I found your arguments challenging and enlightening.
Beyond DiAngelo and Kendi: Embracing MLK’s Vision
Your central thesis, advocating for a society that transcends racial division and critiques the prevailing anti-racist ideologies of educators, activists, and thought leaders like Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. Kendi, strikes at the heart of America’s contemporary racial discourse.
Your call to return to the principles that inspired the civil rights movement, as embodied in the teachings of Dr Martin Luther King, is a powerful reminder of the ideals that once united us on this issue. In an ideal world, we really would care about the color of a person’s skin about as…