“The challenge throughout has been to tell what I view as the truth about racism without causing disabling despair.”
Quote by Derrick Bell
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Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism
This book delves into the historical and social factors contributing to the enduring presence of racism, analyzing its impact on various aspects of life. more
Author
Derrick Bell
Derrick Bell was a prominent law professor recognized for his contributions to civil rights and critical race theory. He was the first African American to be tenured at the University of Oregon School of Law and the first African American dean of the University of Buffalo Law School. Bell's career was characterized by his advocacy for racial equality and his influential scholarship that questioned the legal establishment. more
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