When Race Becomes Real: Black and White Writers Confront Their Personal Histories

by Bernestine Singley (Editor)

Thirty contemporary American writers reveal their personal experiences of and feelings about race. Aimed at the general reader, the volume features contributions from well-known academics such as Harvard's Robert Coles, professional writers such as Leonard Pitts, Jr., and emerging voices such as twelve-year-old Hannah Griffiths. A sampling of the issues brought up in these stories includes the beginnings of race consciousness, confronting racism in the workplace, and black fans of country music. Two of the contributions were previously published. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

335 pages, Hardcover

First published July 15, 2002