In 'White Malice', Dr. Susan Williams uncovers the covert operations pursued by the CIA from Ghana to the Congo to the UN, aimed at frustrating and denying Africa’s new generation of nationalist leaders. This book challenges the conventional belief that African nations failed to establish effective, democratic states on their own accord, revealing instead how the US intervened to control the region as European powers withdrew. The book is based on extensive archival research and numerous written and oral sources from eight countries and the United Nations.
In 'Dying of Whiteness,' Jonathan M. Metzl explores the unintended public health consequences of right-wing backlash policies related to taxes, gun control, social safety nets, and healthcare. Through field interviews, research, and public-health data gathered in Missouri, Tennessee, and Kansas, Metzl shows how these policies, despite being marketed to benefit white Americans, actually increase deaths by gun suicide, lower life expectancies, and raise dropout rates. The book highlights the paradox of whiteness, where the pursuit of white privilege leads to detrimental health outcomes for both white and non-white populations.
In this book, Robert P. Jones delivers a groundbreaking analysis of the symbiotic relationship between Christianity and white supremacy in America. Drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience, Jones argues that white Christians have not just been complacent or complicit but have actively constructed and sustained a project of protecting white supremacy and opposing black equality. The book exposes how deeply racist attitudes have become embedded in white Christian identity and calls for an honest reckoning with the past and work toward repair in the present. Jones emphasizes that this is not just a matter of moral obligation but also essential for the integrity of white Christianity and the future of the American experiment.
White Fear explores the deep-seated fear among White Americans of losing power, economic standing, and a particular 'way of life,' which has been a driving force behind American politics and culture for two centuries. The book connects various historical and contemporary events, such as the Tea Party Movement, the decline of White American optimism, and the diminishing blue-collar workforce, to illuminate the larger picture of what will unfold in America. It addresses issues like voter suppression laws, police brutality, and reactions to movements like Black Lives Matter, urging the need to recognize, understand, and dismantle White Fear to create a more equitable society.
White Fear explores the deep-seated fear among White Americans of losing power, economic standing, and a particular 'way of life,' which has been a driving force behind American politics and culture for two centuries. The book connects various historical and contemporary events, such as the Tea Party Movement, the decline of White American optimism, and the diminishing blue-collar workforce, to illuminate the larger picture of what will unfold in America. It addresses issues like voter suppression laws, police brutality, and reactions to movements like Black Lives Matter, urging the need to recognize, understand, and dismantle White Fear to create a more equitable society.