White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy
How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy
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In "White Poverty," William Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove challenge the persistent myth that poverty is solely a Black issue.
They delve into the historical roots of this misconception, tracing its origins to the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement and the ways in which policies have been manipulated to maintain racial divisions.
The authors argue that understanding white poverty is crucial to dismantling systemic racism and uniting working-class Americans.
They propose a "moral fusion movement" to bridge the divides created by politicians and billionaires who benefit from the status quo.
Ultimately, the book offers a path towards a more just and equitable society.
They delve into the historical roots of this misconception, tracing its origins to the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement and the ways in which policies have been manipulated to maintain racial divisions.
The authors argue that understanding white poverty is crucial to dismantling systemic racism and uniting working-class Americans.
They propose a "moral fusion movement" to bridge the divides created by politicians and billionaires who benefit from the status quo.
Ultimately, the book offers a path towards a more just and equitable society.
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Jonathon Wilson-Hartgrove, "White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy" (Liveright, 2024)
