Conversations in Black
On Power, Politics, and Leadership
$37.79
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2021
Summary
In the last decade, Black Americans have experienced a spectrum of emotions, from the exhilaration and hope surrounding the election of Barack Obama to the malaise and fear characterizing the Trump presidency. Both administrations serve as poignant examples of the progress and setbacks faced by minorities. From the strained relationship with law enforcement to the persistent challenge of being “last hired, first fired,” people of color continue to confront numerous obstacles on the path to co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316533225 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 031653322X |
| Author: | Ed Gordon |
| Publisher: | Grand Central Publishing |
| Imprint: | Grand Central Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 230g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“Vibrant and empowering… refreshing, illuminating contributions sure to spark lively and constructive discussion and debate.”– Kirkus
Essence, “6 Books that Celebrate Being Black and Proud”Good Housekeeping, “20 Best Books About Antiracism”St. Louis Post-Dispatch, “15 Books to Read About Race”TIME, “Books about Race and Antiracism”
”[This book] gathers a dream team of Black leaders, influencers and celebs…Together they have a series of honest, compelling conversations about the State of Black America.“–BET.com
“A comprehensive and unvarnished look at the state of Black America… [this book] will almost certainly serve as one of the most important works of his career.”–Rolling Out
“Ed Gordon is one the most important journalists in American history. In this powerful book, Gordon showcases his unparalleled ability to pull the freshest insights from the most unique and important voices in Black America. The conversations in this book offer the type of critical analysis, fresh insight, and unshakable hope necessary to move Black America into new levels of freedom and prosperity. Conversations in Black is urgent and pathbreaking text.”–Marc Lamont Hill
“Vibrant and empowering… refreshing, illuminating contributions sure to spark lively and constructive discussion and debate.”–Kirkus
About The Author
Ed Gordon
Ed Gordon is a widely respected, award-winning journalist. Over the course of his stellar career he’s worked at various television networks including BET, NBC, MSNBC and CBS where he hosted and contributed to programs including: Conversation with Ed Gordon, BET Tonight, BET News, 60 Minutes II, NBC’s Today Show and Dateline. He is also a former host of Our World with Black Enterprise and NPR’s News and Notes.
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