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William M. Paris, "Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Racial Dynamics Post-Emancipation

This chapter explores the challenges faced by African Americans in the aftermath of slavery, focusing on the 'talented tenth' and their leadership roles. Through the journey of Black John, it examines the disconnect between aspirations for racial harmony and the harsh realities of racism, emphasizing the need for mutual recognition in the quest for community upliftment.

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