Publisher's Synopsis
New Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity seeks to address salient concerns and issues facing Black Americans in the USA during the Trump presidential era. Through a historical and contemporary lens from a diverse body of scholars, presented are principled works that critically analyze the relationship between President Trump and Black Americans. Starting on the Trump campaign trail to the midterm elections, the question that binds this book together, as it did in the first edition, is that of President Trump's to Black Americans, "What the hell do you have to lose?" by building a political, social, and cultural coalition with his Administration. The answer is, "Everything!" Our goal is to create dialogue and promote a greater understanding of the salient concerns and issues facing Black Americans.
In chapters ranging in topic from Donald J. Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail to the challenges and promises of Black presidential candidates opposing him in 2020, the authors share the belief that it is critical to offer new perspectives on race and ethnicity in the Trump presidential era.
In the post-script, William T. Hoston offers a TED Talk-style presentation structured around three pillars, or key ideas, in relation to his life-long friendships with three White men-Joe, Brian, and Dean-all uncles to his BlackBrown son.
Ultimately, this post-script demands for them, when in safe White spaces, to fight to protect the sanctity of their Black-Brown nephew's existence.
There are many lessons that we can learn from the literature presented in this book.
From the first chapter to the last, New Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity contributes to the emerging body of literature that will define President Trump's America.
