Glenn Loury, a Professor of Economics at Brown University and author of "Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative," discusses critical themes of race and identity. He reflects on his Chicago upbringing in the 1950s and 60s, sharing insights on educational struggles and personal responsibility. Loury emphasizes the importance of literature in shaping perspectives and advocates for a shift towards self-reliance within the Black community. He also explores the complexities of opportunity, blending historical context with individual agency.
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Early Racial Divide
Glenn Lowry recounts being chased as a child for riding his bike into a white neighborhood.
This early experience highlighted the stark racial divisions in 1950s Chicago.
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Racial Tension at Football Games
Lowry describes the frequent fights after high school football games between predominantly white Catholic schools and predominantly Black public schools.
He emphasizes the pre-planned escape routes as evidence of ingrained racial tension.
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From Dropout to PhD
Glenn Lowry shares his journey from college dropout to MIT PhD.
He emphasizes the importance of family support and seizing second chances.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a spiritual conversion narrative that outlines Malcolm X's philosophy of black pride, black nationalism, and pan-Africanism. The book, based on over 50 in-depth interviews conducted by Alex Haley between 1963 and Malcolm X's assassination in 1965, covers Malcolm's childhood, his young adulthood in Boston and New York City, his involvement in organized crime, his prison sentence, and his subsequent involvement with the Nation of Islam. It also details his disillusionment with the Nation of Islam, his pilgrimage to Mecca, and his travels in Africa. The book is known for its candid and introspective narrative, offering a personal and historical perspective on the civil rights era and the life of one of its most influential figures.
Late Admissions
Glenn Loury
Capitalism and freedom
Milton Friedman
In this influential book, Milton Friedman discusses the role of economic capitalism in a liberal society. He argues that economic freedom is a precondition for political freedom and advocates for limited government intervention. The book covers various topics, including the relation between economic and political freedom, the role of government in a free society, monetary policy, international trade arrangements, and the role of government in education. Friedman's work has been highly influential in economic theory and policymaking, and the book has been translated into eighteen languages and sold over half a million copies since its publication in 1962.
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I'm reposting an episode of the Invisible Men podcast, hosted by Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors. They had me on to talk about Late Admissions, the bias and development narratives, and a lot more. Ian and Nique have a stellar lineup of guests who are having the important conversations about race in America, so check them out at invisible.men. You can find video of this episode there or at my newsletter, https://glennloury.substack.com.
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