Ending Apartheid in America: The Need For A Black Political Party And Reparations Now - Softcover

Serota, Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0916462021 ISBN 13: 9780916462024

Publisher: Amandla Publications [distributor], 1998

Synopsis

An action plan to end racism in America, Ending Apartheid in America presents an historical analysis on the institutional nature of racism in America, from the invasions of Christopher Columbus, the slave trade and Jim Crow to current forms of institutional racism which is creating a permanent urban underclass. The book analyzes the roots of American racism, and presents an action plan to dismantle institutional racism, culturally and politically, through a national political party of which reparations is the centerpiece for financing a non-racist society. The book presents scenarios and strategies to bring reparations to the forefront of the national dialogue, as well as action plans to raise consciousness, develop community education campaigns, organize politically and administer grass roots democracy at the community and national levels.

About this title

About the Author:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Arthur Serota is a civil rights lawyer, anti-apartheid activist and educator. He worked in the South African anti-apartheid movement and, for three years in the l980's, lived and worked in Zimbabwe, administering agricultural, school, water development and reforestation projects. Serota has written extensively on racism, education and the law and, for a decade, broadcast radio programs focusing on ending racism in society. He also founded and administered urban education programs which prepare urban candidates to become public school teachers. He is a recipient of the Eyes On The Prize Award, a public television recognition for lifetime achievement in civil rights, as well as other awards for community service and social justice.

Review:

"This is an excellent work: thought-provoking, carefully argued and offering important prescriptions for specific constructive action. It deserves to be carefully read, widely distributed and seriously discussed. I have a high regard for Art Serota who has made important practical contributions to better the lives of others and who has combined careful thought with positive action."

- Dennis Brutus, from back cover -- Dennis Brutus, a former prisoner on Robben Island in South Africa, is professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh

About this edition

• Publisher: Amandla Publications [distributor]
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0916462021
• ISBN 13: 9780916462024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 255