This chapter examines the crucial role of aesthetics in social movements and the perception of justice, highlighting how art shapes our understanding of political realities. It also explores the historical and social constructs of race, focusing on the term 'Caucasian' and its implications through visual culture. Personal narratives intertwine with historical analysis to challenge and reconsider established beliefs about race in American society.
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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