Major new reflections on race and schools—by the best-selling author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?“A Simmons College/Beacon Press Race; Education; and Democracy Series BookBeverly Daniel Tatum emerged on the national scene in 1997 with “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?;“ a book that spoke to a wide audience about the psychological dynamics of race relations in America. Tatum’s unique ability to get people talking about race captured the attention of many; from Oprah Winfrey to President Clinton; who invited her to join him in his nationally televised dialogues on race.In her first book since that pathbreaking success; Tatum starts with a warning call about the increasing but underreported resegregation of America. A selfdescribed “integration baby“—she was born in 1954—Tatum sees our growing isolation from each other as deeply problematic; and she believes that schools can be key institutions for forging connections across the racial divide.In this ambitious; accessible book; Tatum examines some of the most resonant issues in American education and race relations: • The need of African American students to see themselves reflected in curricula and institutions • How unexamined racial attitudes can negatively affect minority-student achievement • The possibilities—and complications—of intimate crossracial friendshipsTatum approaches all these topics with the blend of analysis and storytelling that make her one of our most persuasive and engaging commentators on race.Can We Talk About Race? launches a collaborative lecture and book series between Beacon Press and Simmons College; which aims to reinvigorate a crucial national public conversation on race; education and democracy.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend it.By Carole G. AllenThis is a very helpful book. I purchased 2 copies and gave one as a gift to a friend who is actually traveling to many of the places discussed in the book. I highly recommend it.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Arlene F. WarrenInteresting!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It's a Marvelous ReadBy Mary loves MurderI had this book from the library and am finding it fascinating. It lasts a while; too. I'm a fast reader; but the book is so thorough as a history (seems to be; anyway) and so well written that I'm taking my time and savoring it. My great-grandfather was an Abolitionist and wrote editorials in our town's newspaper to further that cause; in southern Indiana being firm on this subject gave him inconvenience and some danger; as well as good support from like-minded citizens. So it's interesting to read about the true giants of that movement and the sympathizers (even some in slave states) who enabled many fleeing slaves to reach freedom. It is also interesting to learn how slaves transmitted information and advice about escape; deprived as nearly all were of usual public information (printed publications; civic meetings; written correspondence). This little volume is quite factual (as opposed to a recent novel which features steel rails in tunnels!); and a rich read. I'm so glad I ran across it! Though I do a lot of reading library books on my Kindle Fire because it's so very convenient; there's still much to be said for an hour spent in a real library because it's a much greater opportunity for serendipitous finds like this one.
