We Who Are Dark

The Philosophical Foundations of Black Solidarity

Tommie Shelby

  • 2005 New York Magazine Best Academic Book

Preface

Introduction: Political Philosophy and the Black Experience

1. Two Conceptions of Black Nationalism

2. Class, Poverty, and Shame

3. Black Power Nationalism

4. Black Solidarity after Black Power

5. Race, Culture, and Politics

6. Social Identity and Group Solidarity

Conclusion: The Political Morality of Black Solidarity

Notes

Index

  • Cover: We Who Are Dark
  • A photo of the author

Photo by Marcus Halevi

Tommie Shelby is Professor of African and African American Studies and of Philosophy at Harvard University.