For several years, George Yancy has been the target of bigots. In response to an op-ed he published in The New York Times in 2015, he has received hundreds of emails, phone messages, and letters, an overwhelming number of which were filled with racist vitriol.
He documents his harrowing experience in an essay for The Chronicle Review and in his new book, Backlash: What Happens When We Talk Honestly About Racism in America (Rowman and Littlefield).
“There are times when I ask myself, ‘Why do I do this?’” the Emory University philosopher writes. “There is no pleasure to be had in being the object of hatred.” But, he continues, “Silence will not help.”
We’re sorry. Something went wrong.
We are unable to fully display the content of this page.
The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net.
Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, or subscribe.
If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com