America in Black and White: One Nation, Indivisible

This book is a detailed examination of the history and current state of race relations in the United States.

It covers the period from Reconstruction through the 1960s and analyzes economic, political, and social progress for African Americans over the last thirty years.

The authors argue that while there have been substantial improvements in racial attitudes and conditions, the perception of severe racial divisions is outdated and dangerous.

They support their conclusions with extensive data on education, earnings, and housing, and critique what they see as the flaws in contemporary racial liberalism and affirmative action policies.