how to play the race card-- and lose Elder, Larry. creator text bibliography nyu New York St. Martin's Press 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 316 p. : 25 cm. Is life unfair for black Americans? Is racial equality the answer to every question of public policy? Are a huge group of citizens being kept down by "the man"? Radio host Elder has made a career out of being a thorn-in-the-side of conventional wisdom. Here, he takes on the mind-set of those who rail against racism as the root of all problems, and who end up hurting precisely those they claim to be helping. Whether demagogues like Al Sharpton, established politicians like Hillary Clinton, or entertainers like Danny Glover, no one escapes Elder's cogent arguments and rapier wit. But Elder has a positive message, too: though they are fewer--and generally not as loud--there are leaders and role models today who want to sweep away race-based whining and urge everyone in America to share in the hard work, smart thinking and optimism that make this country great.--From publisher description. It's the media, stupid -- Democrats, stupid Blacks, and Republicans -- Stupid Black leaders -- Stupid Black politicians -- Stupid Black entertainers -- Stupid Blacks and Katrina -- The criminal justice system -- Affirmation action -- Stupid Black men and sports -- Education -- Black Muslims in America -- Three things that need to be said to stupid Black people : "Grow up, grow up, grow up" -- Change in the air : the march of personal responsibility. Larry Elder. Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-316). n-us--- African Americans Social conditions 1975- African Americans Attitudes African American leadership African Americans Politics and government Responsibility United States Political correctness United States Mass media Political aspects United States Racism United States United States Politics and government 2001-2009 United States Race relations E185.615 .E39 2008 305.896/07309047 9780312367336 0312367333 2007040916 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip082/2007040916.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0805/2007040916-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0805/2007040916-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0828/2007040916-s.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip082/2007040916.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0805/2007040916-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0805/2007040916-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0828/2007040916-s.html DLC 071011 20200219174232.0 15040344