Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority (City Lights Open Media)

In "Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority," Tim Wise confronts the unsettling realities of racial and economic justice in contemporary America. Published on January 10, 2012, this provocative work dissects the anxiety among white Americans as they adjust to becoming a minority in a multicultural nation. With unflinching honesty, Wise addresses how white Americans’ longing for a mythological past fuels movements like the Tea Party, which promotes regressive policies under the guise of reclaiming the country. Through a compelling personal narrative, Wise challenges his readers to reject racialized nostalgia and embrace the diverse fabric of American society. His direct address to the readers makes the discourse around white privilege and systemic inequality accessible and urgent. Ideal for college students studying social justice, this book not only analyzes the roots of racial disparity but also calls for a profound transformation in thinking—a shift critical for the survival of American democracy.