Blackwards: How Black Leadership Is Returning America to the Days of Separate but Equal
"How did black America get from asking to be judged as individuals to seeking to be as 'un-white' as possible, pretending to be African, and treating lowered standards as Civil Rights?Blackwardstells us why, and the very fact that a certain contingent will call it 'white' tells you that something has gone terribly wrong."—John McWhorter, noted linguist and New York Timesbestsellingauthor ofLosing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America."Ron Christie is a spectacular human being!  He has a great mind, great courage and isn't afraid of anything. This is a brilliant idea for a book and serves both as a warning and a wake-up call for those who blindly follow people based on the color of their skin rather than the content of their character and strength of their ideas. This is sure to send shockwaves through the Black liberal establishment!"—Ann Coulter"Blackwardsis a stinging indictment of those determined to play identify politics and, who, at the expense of the American idea, are dividing this nation along lines of race and ethnicity. A must read for anyone open to exploring a different approach on race and politics."—David Limbaugh, a nationally syndicated columnist, political commentator andNew York Timesbestselling author"Ron Christie is a thoughtful conservative and critical thinker. Even when I disagree with his views, I always respect his approach and balance. He is a magnificent and soulful brother with a good heart and sharp mind."—Michael Eric Dyson, bestselling author and Georgetown University Professor named byEbonyMagazine as one of the hundred most influential Black Americans“He rightly tackles some of the outsized rhetoric invoked by embattled black politicians.”—Publishers WeeklyPraise forActing White:"There is only person who can tell this fellow where he should stand; his name is Ron Christie."—Chris Matthews, host ofThe Chris Matthews Show"Heralds a new capacity for self-examination in black America."—Shelby Steele, award-winning author ofThe Content of Our CharacterandWhite Guilt"A must read."—Juan Williams,New York Timesbestselling author ofEyes on the Prize,EnoughandThurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary"Christie’s book will send shockwaves through the political establishment."—Donna Brazile, Democratic strategist and syndicated columnist