Race Matters
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Race Matters is a seminal 1993 collection of essays by philosopher Cornel West that examines race, democracy, and justice in contemporary American society.
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| Race Matters canonical | 4 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race Matters Context triple: [Cornel West, notableWork, Race Matters]
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A.
What Really Matters
"What Really Matters" is a non-fiction book by journalist and author Tony Schwartz that explores the rise of the human potential movement and the search for meaning and fulfillment in modern life.
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B.
Black and White America
"Black and White America" is a funk-rock and soul-infused studio album by American musician Lenny Kravitz that explores themes of race, identity, and social issues.
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C.
How to Be an Antiracist
"How to Be an Antiracist" is a bestselling nonfiction book by Ibram X. Kendi that explores the concept of antiracism and offers a framework for understanding and actively opposing racism in personal and public life.
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D.
Black on Both Sides
Black on Both Sides is Mos Def’s critically acclaimed 1999 debut studio album, celebrated for its socially conscious lyrics and innovative blend of hip-hop styles.
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E.
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
"Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America" is a National Book Award–winning work of nonfiction by Ibram X. Kendi that traces the origins, evolution, and impact of racist ideas throughout U.S. history.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Race Matters Target entity description: Race Matters is a seminal 1993 collection of essays by philosopher Cornel West that examines race, democracy, and justice in contemporary American society.
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A.
What Really Matters
"What Really Matters" is a non-fiction book by journalist and author Tony Schwartz that explores the rise of the human potential movement and the search for meaning and fulfillment in modern life.
-
B.
Black and White America
"Black and White America" is a funk-rock and soul-infused studio album by American musician Lenny Kravitz that explores themes of race, identity, and social issues.
-
C.
How to Be an Antiracist
"How to Be an Antiracist" is a bestselling nonfiction book by Ibram X. Kendi that explores the concept of antiracism and offers a framework for understanding and actively opposing racism in personal and public life.
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D.
Black on Both Sides
Black on Both Sides is Mos Def’s critically acclaimed 1999 debut studio album, celebrated for its socially conscious lyrics and innovative blend of hip-hop styles.
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E.
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
"Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America" is a National Book Award–winning work of nonfiction by Ibram X. Kendi that traces the origins, evolution, and impact of racist ideas throughout U.S. history.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ |
| addressesIssue |
cultural politics
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economic inequality ⓘ moral responsibility ⓘ structural racism ⓘ |
| author | Cornel West ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describedAs | seminal collection of essays on race and democracy in America ⓘ |
| genre |
African-American studies
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non-fiction ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| hasEdition | 10th anniversary edition ⓘ |
| hasForm |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| hasPart |
essay on Black leadership
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essay on Black-Jewish relations ⓘ essay on Malcolm X ⓘ essay on affirmative action ⓘ essay on nihilism in Black America ⓘ essay on the Rodney King verdict ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
crisis of Black leadership
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critique of conservatism ⓘ critique of liberalism ⓘ media representation of race ⓘ role of love and care in politics ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African-American prophetic tradition
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American pragmatism ⓘ Christian theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
African-American politics
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Black identity ⓘ democracy ⓘ race in the United States ⓘ racism ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| notableFor | influencing public discourse on race in the United States ⓘ |
| philosophicalPerspective |
pragmatism
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prophetic Christianity ⓘ |
| publicationDecade | 1990s ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1993 ⓘ |
| publisher | Beacon Press ⓘ |
| setting | contemporary American society ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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scholars of African-American studies ⓘ students of race and politics ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed | late 20th-century United States ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Cornel West