Can We Talk About Race?: And Other Conversations in an Era of School Resegregation Audiobook, by Beverly Daniel Tatum Play Audiobook Sample

Can We Talk About Race?: And Other Conversations in an Era of School Resegregation Audiobook

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Read By: Beverly Daniel Tatum Publisher: Beacon Press Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780807092064

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

71:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:56 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

32:59 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Major new reflections on race and schools—by the best-selling author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” A Simmons College/Beacon Press Race, Education, and Democracy Series Book Beverly Daniel Tatum emerged on the national scene in 1997 with “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?,” a book that spoke to a wide audience about the psychological dynamics of race relations in America. Tatum’s unique ability to get people talking about race captured the attention of many, from Oprah Winfrey to President Clinton, who invited her to join him in his nationally televised dialogues on race. In her first book since that pathbreaking success, Tatum starts with a warning call about the increasing but underreported resegregation of America. A self-described “integration baby”—she was born in 1954—Tatum sees our growing isolation from each other as deeply problematic, and she believes that schools can be key institutions for forging connections across the racial divide. In this ambitious, accessible book, Tatum examines some of the most resonant issues in American education and race relations:    • The need of African American students to see themselves reflected in curricula and institutions    • How unexamined racial attitudes can negatively affect minority-student achievement    • The possibilities—and complications—of intimate crossracial friendships Tatum approaches all these topics with the blend of analysis and storytelling that make her one of our most persuasive and engaging commentators on race. Can We Talk About Race? launches a collaborative lecture and book series between Beacon Press and Simmons College, which aims to reinvigorate a crucial national public conversation on race, education and democracy.

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"If you are interested in education and/or social justice issues, this is a must read. It is a much easier read than "Why Do All the Black Kids" It usually takes me a while to read books but I couldn't put this one down. "

— Ara (5 out of 5 stars)

Can We Talk About Race? Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although I felt she become a tad redundant sometimes, I very much enjoyed the points she made and the style in which she expressed them. Aside from the law facts and dates from most of the first chapter, the rest was very readable. "

    — Milo, 8/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm reading this one whenever I have a free moment at work. "

    — Juls36288, 9/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing and easy to digest. Tatum breaks it down. This is a must read for any educator or person who knows someone of a different race. "

    — Mariposa, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " well, can we?? "

    — Annie, 2/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Shocking account of the surprising re-segregation of public schools due to racist zoning plans for public housing. Important for current/aspiring educators who believe in multiculturalism in education. "

    — Bryan, 12/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " the historical sections are well researched and presented, but the proposed solutions - conferences where we "talk about the issues"? administrators who write lofty-worded "mission statements"? - are dubious at best. "

    — Austin, 12/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Compared to Tatum's previous book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, this book is just not as much in depth. It does have some new information and is worth skimming; the other is worth reading slowly and attentively. "

    — Jennifer, 9/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an excellent and much-needed look at the resegeregation of American schools - why it hurts ALL children, and what educators can do to change it. I hope MHC will consider Bev Tatum in the search for a new college president! "

    — Lauren, 3/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book had some very helpful information about race relations, specifically in regards to education. "

    — Bethany, 1/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " the historical sections are well researched and presented, but the proposed solutions - conferences where we "talk about the issues"? administrators who write lofty-worded "mission statements"? - are dubious at best. "

    — Austin, 7/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although I felt she become a tad redundant sometimes, I very much enjoyed the points she made and the style in which she expressed them. Aside from the law facts and dates from most of the first chapter, the rest was very readable. "

    — Klucky, 1/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm reading this one whenever I have a free moment at work. "

    — Juls36288, 11/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an excellent and much-needed look at the resegeregation of American schools - why it hurts ALL children, and what educators can do to change it. I hope MHC will consider Bev Tatum in the search for a new college president! "

    — Lauren, 10/31/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Compared to Tatum's previous book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, this book is just not as much in depth. It does have some new information and is worth skimming; the other is worth reading slowly and attentively. "

    — Jennifer, 6/28/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book had some very helpful information about race relations, specifically in regards to education. "

    — Bethany, 1/18/2008

About Beverly Daniel Tatum

Beverly Daniel Tatum is author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” and Assimilation Blues. She is currently president of Spelman College in Atlanta, where she lives with her husband.