White Money/Black Power: The Surprising History of African American Studies and the Crisis of Race in Higher Education

by Noliwe Rooks

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The history of African American studies is often told as a heroic tale, with compelling images of black power and passionate African American students who refused to take no for an answer. Noliwe M. Rooks argues for the recognition of another story, which proves that many of the programs that survived actually began as a result of white philanthropy. With unflinching honesty, Rooks shows that the only way to create a stable future for African American studies is by confronting its complex past.
  • ISBN10 0807032719
  • ISBN13 9780807032718
  • Publish Date 15 February 2007 (first published 15 February 2006)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Beacon Press