Radical Movements and Shifting Politics

This chapter explores the transformative potential of radical movements during a pivotal era for white working-class politics, particularly from the 1930s to the late 1960s. It highlights the significance of events such as the National Black Political Convention and critiques the limitations of Black political engagement amid growing conservatism. Through discussing the intersectionality of social movements and the need for systemic reform, it emphasizes the historical challenges and failures that have shaped the landscape of political representation in America.