How the Color Line Bends: A Unifying Framework on Race, Identity, and Healing

How the Color Line Bends: The Geography of White Prejudice in Modern America

by Nina M. Yancy

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6341 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	332 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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In How the Color Line Bends, acclaimed author Jacqueline Battalora delivers a groundbreaking exploration of race, identity, and healing. Through personal narratives, critical analysis, and historical context, she unveils a nuanced understanding of the color line and its pervasive influence on American society, offering a path towards reconciliation and healing.

Battalora traces the evolution of the color line from its origins in slavery and colonialism to its contemporary manifestations in housing, education, healthcare, and criminal justice. She argues that the color line is not simply a physical boundary but a complex social construct that shapes our individual and collective identities.

Battalora draws on her own experiences as a biracial woman to provide a deeply personal account of living within the color line. She shares stories of her struggles with self-acceptance, her search for connection, and her journey towards healing from the wounds of racism.

In addition to her personal narratives, Battalora also provides a rigorous analysis of the latest research on race and identity. She draws on insights from sociology, psychology, and history to examine the impact of racism on individuals and communities. She also explores the role of culture, media, and education in shaping our understanding of race.

How the Color Line Bends is a powerful and timely book that offers a much-needed framework for understanding race and identity in America. Battalora's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to create a more just and equitable society.

Praise for How the Color Line Bends

"Jacqueline Battalora has written a brilliant and groundbreaking book. How the Color Line Bends is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand race and identity in America. Battalora's work is deeply personal, rigorously researched, and ultimately hopeful. It is a book that will change the way we think about race and inspire us to work towards a more just and equitable society."—Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"How the Color Line Bends is a powerful and necessary book. Battalora's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and legacy of racism in America. She offers a nuanced and compassionate analysis of the color line, and provides a path towards healing and reconciliation."—Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of The 1619 Project

About the Author

Jacqueline Battalora is a writer, speaker, and educator who has dedicated her life to promoting racial justice and healing. She is the author of several books, including Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Consequences and The Other Side of the Color Line: A History of American Racism. Battalora is a sought-after speaker and has given presentations at universities, conferences, and community centers across the country.

How the Color Line Bends: The Geography of White Prejudice in Modern America

by Nina M. Yancy

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6341 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	332 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE