'Important . . . powerful . . . . an explanation of why Black protest is such a dangerous
prospect to the white power structure' Kehinde Andrews Guardian Where is the path to racial
justice? In this ground-breaking book philosopher Lewis R. Gordon ranges over history art and
pop culture - from ancient African languages to the film Get Out - to show why the answer lies
not just in freeing Black bodies from the fraud of white supremacy but in freeing all of our
minds. Building on the influential work of Frantz Fanon and W. E. B. Du Bois Fear of Black
Consciousness is a vital contribution to our conversations on racial politics identity and
culture. 'Expansive . . . reminds us that the ultimate aim of Black freedom quests is indeed
universal liberation' Angela Y. Davis
