Bibliograph

Our hidden conversations, what Americans really think about race and identity, Michele Norris

Type

Label

Our hidden conversations, what Americans really think about race and identity, Michele Norris

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Our hidden conversations

Oclc number

1390775809

Responsibility statement

Michele Norris

Sub title

what Americans really think about race and identity

Summary

"Our Hidden Conversations is a unique compilation of stories, richly reported essays, and photographs providing a window into America during a tumultuous era. This powerful book offers an honest, if sometimes uncomfortable, conversation about race and identity, permitting us to eavesdrop on deep-seated thoughts, private discussions, and long submerged memories."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Prologue: a magnificent detour -- Introduction: post-racial? -- Bread crumbs -- How it grew -- "I wish he was a girl" -- Coins in the couch -- Memory wars -- How do you define racism? -- "Black babies cost less to adopt" -- "Start with kids and mix well" -- The patterns themselves tell a story -- So, you want to talk about lynching? -- Color me surprised -- America: a freight train of a word -- Epilogue

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