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Confronting Country at the Crossroads: A Journey of Healing, Truth, and Justice

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By Michael Eric Dyson

In his powerful and moving book, Rise Up: Confronting Country at the Crossroads, author Michael Eric Dyson examines the systemic racism and inequality that plague the United States. Dyson offers a roadmap for healing and reconciliation, calling on Americans to confront their past and work towards a more just future.

Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads

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Dyson begins by laying out the historical context of racism in the United States, from the days of slavery to the present day. He shows how racism has been embedded in every aspect of American society, from its laws and institutions to its culture and media.

Dyson then turns his attention to the present day, examining the recent rise in white nationalism and hate crimes. He argues that these events are a symptom of a deeper problem—the failure of Americans to fully confront their racist past.

Dyson believes that the only way to heal the wounds of racism is to confront them head-on. He calls on Americans to acknowledge the reality of racism and its devastating impact on Black lives. He also calls for reparations for the centuries of slavery and discrimination that Black people have endured.

Rise Up is a powerful and necessary book that offers a roadmap for healing and reconciliation. Dyson's call for Americans to confront their racist past and work towards a more just future is a message that we all need to hear.

Praise for Rise Up

"Michael Eric Dyson is one of the most important public intellectuals of our time. In Rise Up, he offers a powerful and moving examination of the systemic racism that plagues our country. Dyson's call for healing and reconciliation is a message that we all need to hear."—Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"Rise Up is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the deep-seated racism that continues to divide our country. Dyson's insights are essential for anyone who wants to work towards a more just and equitable future."—Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of The 1619 Project

"Michael Eric Dyson is a prophetic voice in our time. In Rise Up, he offers a powerful and unflinching look at the racism that continues to haunt our nation. Dyson's call for healing and reconciliation is a challenge that we must all take up."—Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign

About the Author

Michael Eric Dyson is a renowned author, scholar, and public intellectual. He is a professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University and the author of over 20 books, including Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America and The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America.

Dyson is a frequent commentator on race, politics, and culture for major media outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times. He is also the host of the podcast The Michael Eric Dyson Show.