Barack Obama was elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.
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No Matter What...They'll Call This Book Racist: How our Fear of Talking Honestly About Race Hurts Us AllIn the Age of Obama, the ugly charge of racism is more prevalent than ever. Why? Because telling the truth about racial profiling, crime, the social fallout of single parent homes, and the ways racial preferences distort the very meaning of equity and justice would mean facing up to the soul-destroying pathologies of urban black culture. Instead, black leaders and their guilty white allies focus tirelessly on historic oppression and the supposed need for more government aid, and demonize those who challenge their shopworn views aswhat else?racist.In No Matter What . . . They’ll Call This Book Racist, Harry Stein attacks the rigid prohibitions that have long governed the conversation about race, not to offend or shock (though they certainly will) but to provoke the serious thinking that liberal enforcers have until now rendered impossible. Stein examines the ways in which the regime of racial preferences has sown division, corruption, and resentment in this country. He pays special attention to the stifling falsehood that it is racism that continues to mire millions of underclass blacks in physical and spiritual poverty. by far the greater problem, says Stein, is the culture of destructive attitudes and behaviors that denies those in its grip the means of escape.
For all the remarkable progress this country has made on race in the past half century, liberals insist, for their own political and psychological purposes, on clinging to the notion of America as irredeemably racist. All of usand especially black peoplefor too long have been living with the terrible consequences of that cruel canard.
Silent Racism, Expanded Edition: How Well-Meaning White People Perpetuate the Racial DivideVivid and engaging, Silent Racism persuasively demonstrates that silent racism—racism by people who classify themselves as not racist is instrumental in the production of institutional racism. Trepagnier argues that heightened race awareness is more important in changing racial inequality than judging whether individuals are racist. The collective voices and confessions of non-racist white women heard in this book help reveal that all individuals harbor some racist thoughts and feelings. Trepagnier uses vivid focus group interviews to argue that the oppositional categories of racist/not racist are outdated. The oppositional categories should be replaced in contemporary thought with a continuum model that more accurately portrays today’s racial reality in the United States. A shift to a continuum model can raise the race awareness of well-meaning white people and improve race relations. Offering a fresh approach, Silent Racism is an essential resource for teaching and thinking about racism in the twenty-first century.
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My DaughtersIn this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children.Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood.
This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation's founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.
From Black Power to Hip Hop: Racism, Nationalism, and Feminism (Politics History & Social Chan)In this, her groundbreaking book, Patricia Hill Collins examines the new forms of racism in American life and the political responses to them. Using the experiences of African American men and women as her touchstone, she covers a wide range of issues that connect questions of race to American identity. She follows the long arc of African American responses to racism in the US, from Black Nationalism, to Black feminism, to hip hop. Using this "genealogy," she then investigates how nationalism has operated and reemerged in the wake of contemporary globalization and the unexpected resurgence of nationalism. She then offers an interpretation of how Black nationalism works today in the wake of changing Black youth identity and the continuing need to draw on nationalism and feminism to formulate both a response to racism and a concrete platform of political action.
Racist Jokes: Offend You Friends, Family, and Co-Workers!This book contains over 300 racist jokes. Yes, that’s a big fat three hundred jokes here! Some jokes are short one-liners, always good to have a few of those on hand for any situation where you need to be offensive. Other jokes are longer, maybe a paragraph or two, for those times when you need to get in as many jabs as you can but a one-liner just won’t do the job!
Be prepared to be offended, to offend your friends and your family. You have been warned!
Have you ever wanted to piss off your in laws? This is the way to go.
Have you ever wanted to be the most memorable person at a party? A few of these jokes, chosen carefully to annoy and offend the guests and you will have your wish!
Do you hate your job and just wish you would get fired? Pop off a few of these in the workplace, you’re sure to get reported for being an insensitive jerk. OR you could memorize a few of these and [b]make a false complaint against your biggest enemy at work. That’s right, just downright lie and get them into trouble!
Please, if you are very sensitive, easily offended, or any race besides Pink and Purple People Eater, don’t buy this joke book. You might get your feelings hurt!
You have been warned!
