Woke Racism: A Religion Has Betrayed Black America by John McWhorter | Book Club

Full Title: Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America

Suggested by: Larry K.
Pages to read: 135
ISBN: 9780593423066 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780593423073 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What is Woke?
•Is Woke a religion?
•How is Woke racist?
•How to resolve racism?
•What can hurt black individual progress?
•What can benefit black individual progress?
•What does progress on antiracism mean to the Woke?
•What is the history to antiracism in the U.S.A.?
•Do all black individuals agree on the Woke ideas?
•Are black individuals perpetual victims?
•What does it mean to punch down?
•Does a black individual need to write about race?
•How to judge what people have thought in the past?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.