This chapter delves into how visual representation has perpetuated misconceptions about race and superiority, urging listeners to challenge these ingrained beliefs. It features a discussion on Dr. Sarah Lewis's impactful work, including insights from her latest book, The Unseen Truth, and its transformative implications for understanding race.
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Lewis joins me again to talk about her new book, The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America. With examples from her historical research, she walks me through the power of visual culture in generating equity and justice. We talk about how what we see and what’s left unseen shapes everything we believe about ourselves and other people — and how we can start changing the narrative about who counts and who belongs in America.
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