Racial Reconciliation and the Third Reconstruction
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- ISBN 9781032851778
- Weight: 580g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 May 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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This timely volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the detrimental impact of restrictive policies and laws inhibiting discussions on race and identity, especially on marginalized communities, and proposes a transformative model for racial reconciliation.
This book seeks to redefine the narrative surrounding race in America by dismantling entrenched white supremacist ideologies and fostering genuine dialogue around historical and contemporary racial injustices. Drawing on the principles of critical race theory, the authors present a framework that encourages readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the role of systemic racism in shaping societal norms and hierarchies. By acknowledging the intergenerational harm and trauma inflicted by white supremacy, this book charts a path toward healing and restoration for communities of color. One of this book’s key contributions lies in its articulation of the Third Reconstruction era, a period marked by renewed efforts toward racial justice. Against the backdrop of this transformative era, the authors offer practical strategies for operationalizing their racial justice model, empowering readers to challenge oppressive systems and promote equity within their spheres of influence.
Whether in educational institutions, corporate settings, or community organizations, the principles outlined in this book provide a roadmap for fostering inclusive environments grounded in social justice values.
Rachel F. Gómez is Assistant Professor of Foundations of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University and a scholar of Ethnic Studies. Her research examines race, power, and epistemic justice in U.S. education. Grounded in critical race theory and decolonial thought, her work interrogates how curriculum, policy, and historical narratives reproduce or challenge white supremacy. She publishes on sociopolitical development, racial ideology, and justice‑oriented pedagogy, focusing on the experiences and liberatory practices of Black and Latina/o/e communities.
Julio Cammarota is a Professor of Education at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on participatory action research with Latinx youth, institutional factors in academic achievement, critical race theory, and liberatory pedagogy. He is the co‑editor of two volumes in the Routledge Critical Youth Studies series, has published an ethnography of Latinx youth, and has recently edited a volume on liberatory pedagogy.
