“Most African Americans, if given a chance, would have chosen to be 'just Americans' ever since the first of us was brought here to Jamestown colony in 1619, a year before the Mayflower landed. But that choice has never been left up to us.”
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Work
Showing My Color: Impolite Essays on Race and Identity
This book delves into the complexities of race and identity through a series of essays that challenge conventional thinking and offer a raw, unfiltered perspective on these important social issues. more
Author
Clarence Page
Clarence Page is an American journalist born on June 2, 1947. He is renowned for his column in the Chicago Tribune, and his insightful views on public affairs and unique writing style have earned him acclaim. more
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