Stuart Buck

The World

Listeners respond: the language of race

Arts, Culture & Media

Yesterday, we discussed the new book, ‘Acting White: The Ironic Legacy of Desegregation,’ which examines the unintended side effects of desegregation. The topic of ‘acting white’ resonated with our listeners.

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