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Monday, February 09, 2004
Legacies of White Skin Privilege in America
Author Linda Faye Williams' new book, "The Constraint of Race: Legacies of White Skin Privilege in America", offers a challenging new approach to understanding the evolution of American social policy and the racial politics shaping it. Rather than focusing on the disadvantages suffered by blacks in the American welfare state, Williams looks at the other side of the coin: the advantages enjoyed by whites. Her hope is that rendering the benefits of "white skin privilege" more visible will help undermine their acceptance as "normal" and motivate renewed efforts toward achieving a more just and equitable society.
The author will discuss her book on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Howard University's Blackburn Center (2400 Sixth St. NW; Hilltop Lounge, 2nd floor). For more information, call 202/332-5333.
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