The civil war among African Americans is fought between those supporting "Respectability Politics," "good" appearance and speech to fight racism; and those who don't fit that profile. Affirming both sides are equally discriminated, USC Law...See moreThe civil war among African Americans is fought between those supporting "Respectability Politics," "good" appearance and speech to fight racism; and those who don't fit that profile. Affirming both sides are equally discriminated, USC Law Professor Jody David Armour exposes the futility of "Respectability Politics" against entrenched poverty, crime and racism strangling black America. His resolute message to all African Americans: "we all we got." Written by
Khin May Lwin van der Mee
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