{"product_id":"blackballed-9781250131546","title":"Blackballed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Lawrence Ross, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Nine \u003c\/i\u003eand the leading expert on sororities and fraternities, \u003ci\u003eBlackballed\u003c\/i\u003e is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them a hostile space for African American students. \u003ci\u003eBlackballed\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties, songs, and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"College\" is a word that means many things to many people: a space for knowledge, a place to gain lifelong friends, and an opportunity to transcend one's socioeconomic station. Today, though, this word also recalls a slew of headlines that have revealed a dark and persistent world of racial politics on campus. Does this association disturb our idealized visions of what happens behind the ivied walls of higher learning? It should - because campus racism on college campuses is as American as college football on Fall Saturdays. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt also takes a deep dive into anti-affirmative action policies, and how they effectively segregate predominately white universities, providing ample room for white privilege. A bold mix of history and the current climate, \u003ci\u003eBlackballed\u003c\/i\u003e is a call to action for universities to make radical changes to their policies and standards to foster a better legacy for all students.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLAWRENCE ROSS is a bestselling author, lecturer, writer, filmmaker, social media and consumer trends expert. His groundbreaking book, \"The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities,\" has become the preeminent book on African-American fraternities and sororities. He's written regular pieces for CNN.com, \"The Grio, The Root,\" Ebony.com, and \"USA Today.\" He lives in Westchester, CA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524333441298,"sku":"9781250131546","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fb4d1c15-0731-42e9-91bb-a13d31430e57.jpg?v=1731176796","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/blackballed-9781250131546","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}