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“If we are to be honest with ourselves, we must admit that the "Negro" has been inviting whites, as well as civil society's junior partners, to the dance of social death for hundreds of years, but few have wanted to learn the steps. They have been, and remain today - even in the most anti-racist movements, like the prison abolition movement - invested elsewhere. This is not to say that all oppositional political desire today is pro-white, but it is usually anti-Black, meaning it will not dance with death.”

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Frank B. Wilderson III

Frank B. Wilderson III is an influential American writer known for his contributions to critical theory and cultural studies, particularly in the area of race and representation. Born on April 11, 1956, he has made significant strides in understanding the complexities of African American experiences in contemporary society. more

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