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The Isis Yssis Papers: The Keys to the Colors
A collection of 25 essays examining the neuroses of white supremacy.
301 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2004
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February 7, 2026
I heard about this book while sitting in a political science class when I attended Winston-Salem State University over thirty years ago. The Isis Papers was a book that our professor suggested that we read in order to understand the falseness of race and racism. In other words, it is one of the greatest cons known to man (my words). This is especially meaningful when one considers that at least over 50% of black peoples of the developed nations are not immigrants, descended from slavery, and taken from the land of our ancestors. The interesting paradox of racism as it is experienced by blacks is that we are hated and valued as a commodity all at the same time.
Before I delve into the specifics of this book I need to clarify that I am not a racist and I have consistently chosen not to entertain the constructs of racism. That is not to say that I am willfully ignorant; I just decide that once I recognize it I just simply figure out a way to work around it if at all possible.
Neely Fuller, a thought leader cited in this book, defines racism:
[Concluding that since there is no operational supremacy of any “colored” people, Fuller reveals that the only valid operational definition of racism is white supremacy.]
Can anyone of us deny this assertion? What is racism without white supremacy? What would be the point of exercising this ideology without the goal of white supremacy?
I purchased this book on February 11, 2022, according to Amazon. One might ask why I waited so long to read it especially when I first heard about it over thirty years ago. I am a man of faith, and I was preoccupied with developing my own spiritual identity via Christianity.
It wasn’t until I had experienced my own gladiator style training of racism, reverse racism, and old-fashioned hate that I decided it was time to check this book out. Surprisingly, I was already aware of many of the concepts illustrated by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing. Dr. Welsing was one of only a few psychiatrists of color in America. She died January 2, 2016 after suffering two strokes.
This is a must read. Unfortunately, it is time for an update and/or continuation of the topics discussed in this fascinating book.
Before I delve into the specifics of this book I need to clarify that I am not a racist and I have consistently chosen not to entertain the constructs of racism. That is not to say that I am willfully ignorant; I just decide that once I recognize it I just simply figure out a way to work around it if at all possible.
Neely Fuller, a thought leader cited in this book, defines racism:
[Concluding that since there is no operational supremacy of any “colored” people, Fuller reveals that the only valid operational definition of racism is white supremacy.]
Can anyone of us deny this assertion? What is racism without white supremacy? What would be the point of exercising this ideology without the goal of white supremacy?
I purchased this book on February 11, 2022, according to Amazon. One might ask why I waited so long to read it especially when I first heard about it over thirty years ago. I am a man of faith, and I was preoccupied with developing my own spiritual identity via Christianity.
It wasn’t until I had experienced my own gladiator style training of racism, reverse racism, and old-fashioned hate that I decided it was time to check this book out. Surprisingly, I was already aware of many of the concepts illustrated by Dr. Frances Cress Welsing. Dr. Welsing was one of only a few psychiatrists of color in America. She died January 2, 2016 after suffering two strokes.
This is a must read. Unfortunately, it is time for an update and/or continuation of the topics discussed in this fascinating book.
July 6, 2018
Excellent and exciting perspective coupled with thought-provoking theories about the behavioral psychology behind what people mistakenly call racism. Everyone should have this information to make more balanced statements about the subject.
September 9, 2022
Amazing book- has opened my eyes a lot and changed the way I see a lot of things.
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