The Sum of Us
The Sum of Us
How Racial Injustice Damages America's Economy and Our Path to Shared Prosperity
About This Book
Published in 2021, The Sum of Us examines the devastating impact of white supremacy on America's middle class. The erosion of public infrastructure, absence of universal healthcare, and corporate control of policy-making have created widespread economic hardship. Despite this, white voters repeatedly elect leaders who worsen these conditions while scapegoating immigrants and communities of color. Addressing racial injustice directly offers the only viable path toward genuine economic fairness for all.
Who Should Read This?
- White Americans seeking to understand racism’s true economic toll
- Organizers interested in building effective cross-racial movements
- Those wanting deeper knowledge of American history’s influence on current politics
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