The Hidden Roots Of White Supremacy And The Path To A Shared American Future by Robert P. Jones

And the Path to a Shared American Future

It traces the hidden historical and religious foundations of white supremacy in America, arguing that myths about race, national identity, and Christian belonging have been embedded in institutions and political culture. The narrative connects those roots to policies from slavery through Jim Crow to contemporary white identity politics, showing how they fuel polarization, erode democratic norms, and shape public policy. It concludes with a practical case for candid historical reckoning, multiracial civic renewal, and policy reforms aimed at redistributing power and rebuilding a shared national story grounded in equality and common citizenship.

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