Navigating Race and Policy

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This chapter explores the complexities of incorporating race into public policy while advocating for equality and fairness. The conversation delves into the history of racial discrimination in America, the importance of distinguishing between cultural identity and racial bias, and the debate on addressing present-day disadvantages without solely relying on race-based interventions. The speaker emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach that acknowledges historical injustices while prioritizing socio-economic factors to ensure equitable opportunities for all.

Yascha Mounk and Coleman Hughes discuss the difference between race blindness and racism blindness.

Coleman Hughes is a writer and the host of Conversations with Coleman. His new book is The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Coleman Hughes discuss why race is a poor proxy for setting public policy; why being colorblind doesn’t mean disregarding one’s own cultural affinities; and how we can continue to make progress against racial discrimination without making the concept of race ever more central to our culture and politics.

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