Human Interest

Color Blind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity

Tim Wise

About the Program

Author Tim Wise debates the racial meaning, if any, of the election of Barack Obama.  He suggests that American society may be farther away from racial equity than many would think.  The event is in San Francisco and runs about 90 minutes.

About the Authors

Tim Wise

Tim Wise is the author of three books on race and racism: "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son," "Affirmative Action:Racial Preference in Black and White," "Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections from an Angry White Male."
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Color Blind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, July 25th at 10pm (ET)
  • Saturday, July 24th at 11am (ET)
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