BEYOND
O.J.
Race,
Sex, and Class Lessons for America
On the heels of the verdict of the 'trial of the century' Earl Ofari Hutchinson's discussion about the social implications of the O.J. Simpson case is timely. Contending that the issues in thatcase go far beyond the courtroom, the author documents the treatment of black men by the justice system, by government, by the mainstream media and by law enforcement agencies, and contrasts that treatment with the experiences of white men in like circumstances. The result is compelling and controversial.
The response, especially the white response, to the jurors' verdict on October 2, 1995, and Dr. Hutchinson's book reinforce that race and class are issues that not only affect how one is treated but also how one sees the world. Hutchinson builds a strong case for the point of view of the black male.
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IntroductionEarl Ofari Hutchison's writings have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Examiner, Ebony, Black World, Black Scholar, The Nation, and Harpers. His published works include: The Myth of Black Capitalism; The Mugging of Black America; Let Your Motto Be Resistance; Black Fatherhood: The Guide to Male Parenting; and The Assassination of the Black Male Image. During the Simpson trial he was news analyst for the CBS TV affiliate in Los Angeles.
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208 pages, bibliography, index
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