Kennedy, Randall

"A gathering of essays . . . that explores all the relevant cultural and historical issues of the past quarter century having to do with race and race relations in America. Three beliefs that are sometimes in tension with one another infuse these pages. First, a massive amount of cruel racial injustice continues to beset the United States of America, an ugly reality that has become alarmingly obvious with the ascendancy of Donald J. Trump and the various political, cultural, and social pathologies that he and many of his followers display and reinforce. Second, there is much about which to be inspired when surveying the African-American journey from slavery to freedom to engagement in practically every aspect of life in the United States. Third, an openness to complexity, paradox, and irony should attend any serious investigation of human affairs"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the history of the word "nigger", discussing its origins, the different conotations it has had, how it has been used, and the controversies which have surrounded its use.

Explores the historical, sociological, legal, and moral issues surrounding transgressive interracial relationships.

Examines the relationship between race and the administration of the criminal justice system, the selection of minorities for jury duty, and how racial prejudice can render a trial unfair.

Traces the history of the word "nigger", discussing its origins, the different connotations it has had, how it has been used, and the controversies which have surrounded its use.