White Rage

An eye-opening, thought-provoking book, “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide” by Carol Anderson shines a light on how racism has been used as a powerful weapon over the centuries in the United States. This powerful and informative work provides an overview of the history of race relations in our country and examines how these deep-seated issues have shaped our nation’s politics, policies and culture. Dr. Anderson’s thorough research is presented in an easy to follow format that allows readers to take an honest look at our past and present so that we can move forward for a better future.

The book begins with a comprehensive look at post-Reconstruction America and President Andrew Johnson’s veto of the Freedman’s Bureau Bill. This critical decision marked the first step towards a long history of racially motivated legislation that would impact African Americans well into the 21st century. From Jim Crow laws to voter suppression, Dr. Anderson chronicles how racism has been used as a tool to maintain power and control over African American citizens. She also examines how this racial divide has affected other minority groups such as Native Americans and Latinos.