Written by one of the most prominent civil rights activists of the 20th century, this book explores the root causes of race relations in the United States. From the legacy of slavery to the unequal distribution of economic resources, the author analyzes the systemic issues that continue to divide our nation. This book is a timely reminder that the fight for racial justice is far from over. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this book, Lehman examines America's race problem with the understanding that America usually addresses race with the assumption that all things regarding race are presently correct and accurate. In so doing, America fails to confront the real problem of race. After discussing various aspects of race and its manifestations using both academic and secular references, the book presents a challenge to America to recognize its race problem by examining its present-day perceptions, language, and behavior. Some of the topics discussed include color, normalcy, racial priority, and slavery's legacy. The chapter 'The Race Box' will engage the reader in a discussion that can have a major impact on the way race is viewed by individuals in American society.

"A path-breaking analysis of the advent and consequences of deep class stratification in African American society since the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Characterized by breadth of vision and reflective realism, Rethinking the American Race Problem is a worthy and welcome successor to Gunnar Myrdal's seminal work, The American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy, published almost half a century ago."—Boris I. Bittker, Yale University "Insightful, tightly argued, and deeply felt. . . . This brilliant book will affect the thinking of all who read it."—William A. Fletcher, University of California "Rethinking the American Race Problem challenges the conventional understanding of the problem of race relations in the United States."—Gerrald Torres, University of Minnesota "Offers a fresh and intellectually provocative perspective on the relationship between race and public policy in today's America."—Martin Kilson, Harvard University

We're Not Crazy; America Has A Race Problem is a definitive look at the lingering questions of racism in America. It is the fundamental challenge of our time. If we are ever to become that "shining nation on a hill" that other countries look to for inspiration, then race becomes the quintessential issue of the 21 century. Once again with extraordinary candor Dr. L. Ronald Durham weaves masterfully from the foundation of America as a nation, through the dark and turbulent times of history, from slavery, to segregation, to Jim Crow, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the current Black Lives Matter Movement. Once you get started you won't be able to stop reading this outstanding commentary. He gives you not only a history lesson, but also a dynamic insight to current trends related to race relations. This book will give the reader a comprehensive understanding of what still remains the pressing issue of our time. You won't be disappointed. Get your copy today!