Reckoning with Race

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Reckoning with Race is a firsthand account of race relations in America by journalist and author Rick Allen. This collection of eighteen essays explores the struggle of black and white Americans to navigate a shared history that is both wicked and intimate, full of love and hate, as they seek to level an uneven playing field. Allen examines issues from the era of Reconstruction through Jim Crow, the Civil Rights movement, and into today’s contentious debates over redlining, reparations, and critical race theory. He reflects on his experiences as a reporter, his encounters with significant political figures, and the complexities of race in the South. The essays highlight his ongoing journey toward understanding the forces that both hinder and promote equality and harmony between the races.