Pro-reparations essays, including contributions by Congressman John Conyers Jr., Christopher Hitchens, and Professor Molefi Asante, are countered with arguments by Shelby Steele, Armstrong Williams, and John McWhorter, among others.
This comprehensive collection - the only of its kind - gathers together the seminal essays and key participants in the debate. But others ask, Who should pay? And could reparations help heal the wounds of the past? Grassroots organizers, lawmakers, and distinguished academics have embraced the idea that reparations should be pursued vigorously in the courts and legislature. As a result, the link between slavery and contemporary race relations is more potent and obvious than ever. Growing interest in reparations for African Americans has prompted a range of responses, from lawsuits against major corporations and a march in Washington to an anti-reparations ad campaign.
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