Separate and Unequal

In Separate and Unequal, bestselling historian Steven M. Gillon presents a comprehensive account of the Kerner Commission, established by President Lyndon Johnson after the devastating riots in Newark and Detroit. The 1968 report attributed urban unrest to "white racism" and advocated for bold programs to combat discrimination and poverty. Ultimately rejected by Johnson and emblematic of deep political divides, the commission's findings became a significant touchstone in the ongoing discourse about race and inequality in America. This audiobook is crucial for those looking to grasp the complexities of racial politics in the U.S.