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Book Synopsis: An explosive work with far-ranging historical implications, White Poverty promises to be one of the most influential books of the 2024 election cycle.When most Americans think of poverty, they imagine Black faces. As a teenager, Reverend William J. Barber II recalls seeing Black mothers interviewed on television whenever there was a story on food stamps or unemployment; poverty, then as now, was depicted as an essentially Black problem. In a work that promises to have lasting repercussions, Barber―now a leading advocate for the rights of our nation’s poor and the “closest person we have to Dr. King” (Cornel West)―addresses white poverty as a hugely neglected subject that might just be the key to mitigating racism and bringing together the tens of millions working-class and impoverished whites with low-income Blacks. Recognizing that angry social media posts have replaced food, education, and housing as a “salve” for the white poor, Barber contends that the millions of America’s lowest-income earners have much in common, and together with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, provides one of the most sympathetic and visionary approaches to endemic poverty in decades. 12 black-and-white illustrations.
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Are you tired of the same old rhetoric about poverty in America? Are you ready for a book that challenges the status quo and offers a fresh perspective? Look no further than White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy. This explosive work by Reverend William J. Barber II is poised to be one of the most influential books of the 2024 election cycle. With its far-ranging historical implications, it is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our nation.
When most Americans think of poverty, they imagine Black faces. But Barber is here to challenge that perception and shine a light on the hidden truth: white poverty is a hugely neglected subject. By addressing this neglected issue, Barber suggests that we have the potential to mitigate racism and bring together the tens of millions of working-class and impoverished whites with low-income Blacks.
In a time when social media posts have become the go-to outlet for frustration and anger, Barber argues that we need to shift our focus back to the real problems facing our nation's poor: food, education, and housing. He challenges the notion that likes and retweets can bring change and instead presents a sympathetic and visionary approach to addressing endemic poverty.
With 12 black-and-white illustrations, White Poverty is not just another book about poverty. It is a groundbreaking work that demands attention. Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of our country.
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