Race Course: Against White Supremacy

by William C. Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn

White supremacy and its troubling endurance in American life is debated in these personal essays by two veteran political activists. Arguing that white supremacy has been the dominant political system in the United States since its earliest days--and that it is still very much with us--the discussion points to unexamined bigotry in the criminal justice system, election processes, war policy, and education. The book draws upon the authors' own confrontations with authorities during the Vietnam era, reasserts their belief that racism and war are interwoven issues, and offers personal stories about their lives today as parents, teachers, and reformers.

Genres: Nonfiction

245 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2009

Reviews

[Caitlin Conlon · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good introductory book for white folks that are just beginning their anti-racism journey & are looking for some direction/resources etc!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome and inspiring mix of history, memoir, and call to action for fighting racism and finding justice. Ayers and Dohrn are incredible "walk the talk"-ers whose analysis and anecdote combine to offer inspiration and evidence to fuel others in joining the struggle.