The End of Race Politics, Coleman Hughes
A 2024 book by Mr. Hughes. I learned of it from a Firing Line interview and was impressed with the clear headed and practical thought addressing a critical cultural issue for our republic.
I am 77, served in the Marine Corps and Alabama National Guard and then was employed by an international distribution company till retirement. I saw bigotry firsthand, as did my father who served during the second world war. My luck was being in an organization that was established as colorblind, meritocracy was the path to success. When a racist of any color decided to use their power to suppress another there was a culture and legal foundation to support others to stop injustice. Certainly not in every case but an overwhelming majority.
Coleman Hughes examines the current state of “neo-racists” who want to re-impose a culture that was fought against in the civil rights era. They are the other end of white supremacists. They play on past injustices to stoke the fire of resentment to create a place for them to reap personal and financial benefit for themselves and those close to them.
There are racists in our country today, of all colors. There always will be until we evolve out of the tribal, flight or flight creation of our species. One day maybe. Until then we enforce the laws against discrimination. We favor no one based on their race. We fix our K-12 education system so opportunity is available to all.
This was a short read but very powerful.