The Black Presidency

Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Civil Rights, Government, History, Americas, United States
Cover of the book The Black Presidency by Michael Eric Dyson, HMH Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael Eric Dyson ISBN: 9780544386426
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: February 2, 2016
Imprint: Mariner Books Language: English
Author: Michael Eric Dyson
ISBN: 9780544386426
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: February 2, 2016
Imprint: Mariner Books
Language: English

A provocative and lively deep dive into the meaning of America's first black presidency, from “one of the most graceful and lucid intellectuals writing on race and politics today” (Vanity Fair).

Michael Eric Dyson explores the powerful, surprising way the politics of race have shaped Barack Obama’s identity and groundbreaking presidency. How has President Obama dealt publicly with race—as the national traumas of Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray, and Walter Scott have played out during his tenure? What can we learn from Obama's major race speeches about his approach to racial conflict and the black criticism it provokes?

Dyson explores whether Obama’s use of his own biracialism as a radiant symbol has been driven by the president’s desire to avoid a painful moral reckoning on race. And he sheds light on identity issues within the black power structure, telling the fascinating story of how Obama has spurned traditional black power brokers, significantly reducing their leverage.

President Obama’s own voice—from an Oval Office interview granted to Dyson for this book—along with those of Eric Holder, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, and Maxine Waters, among others, add unique depth to this profound tour of the nation’s first black presidency.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A provocative and lively deep dive into the meaning of America's first black presidency, from “one of the most graceful and lucid intellectuals writing on race and politics today” (Vanity Fair).

Michael Eric Dyson explores the powerful, surprising way the politics of race have shaped Barack Obama’s identity and groundbreaking presidency. How has President Obama dealt publicly with race—as the national traumas of Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray, and Walter Scott have played out during his tenure? What can we learn from Obama's major race speeches about his approach to racial conflict and the black criticism it provokes?

Dyson explores whether Obama’s use of his own biracialism as a radiant symbol has been driven by the president’s desire to avoid a painful moral reckoning on race. And he sheds light on identity issues within the black power structure, telling the fascinating story of how Obama has spurned traditional black power brokers, significantly reducing their leverage.

President Obama’s own voice—from an Oval Office interview granted to Dyson for this book—along with those of Eric Holder, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young, and Maxine Waters, among others, add unique depth to this profound tour of the nation’s first black presidency.

More books from HMH Books

Cover of the book Curious George Joins the Team by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Nothing to Fear by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Wind, Sand and Stars by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Nauvoo by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Curious George Goes to a Movie (Read-aloud) by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Celebrating Georgia by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Curious George Discovers the Stars by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book The Needle's Eye by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Counterfeit Son by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book The Afterlife by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Perfectly Martha by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book A Collection of Essays by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce by Michael Eric Dyson
Cover of the book Now You See Them by Michael Eric Dyson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy