Black Labor, White Wealth : The Search for Power and Economic Justice

by Claud Anderson

Dr. Anderson's first book is a classic. It tracks slavery and Jim Crow public policies that used black labor to construct a superpower nation. It details how black people were socially engineered into the lowest level of a real life Monopoly game, which they are neither playing or winning. Black Labor is a comprehensive analysis of the issues of race. Dr. Anderson uses the anaylsis in this book to offer solutions to America's race problem.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Economics, Politics, Race, African American, Historical

250 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1941

Reviews

[Ced Crawley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't concur with every conclusion Dr. Anderson makes in the book, but his overall analysis cannot be denied - that enough White wealth has been generated consistently, time and again, from the ingenuity, creativity, and hard work of Black peoples in this country, and further, that laws and social paradigms were implemented in the Americas with the express purpose of preventing Black peoples from benefiting and prospering from their own ingenuity.

Anderson does not ask any Black alive today to hate or deal out reverse prejudice for the injustices of the past. But like any scholar, he takes a serious, hard look at the modern-day conditions of the Black man and his progeny in the Americas, and, I believe, correctly - via historical analysis - projects the lines backward into the past to reveal the root causes of those conditions. Anderson then comes forward in time to show how these policies of the past have consequences in the present, and what should be done to correct them.

Read this book for an enlightening and thought-provoking investigation into what ails Black America and why, and what should be done to change the historic conditions that have led Black people where they are.

[Monster Longe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was phenomenal. It opened my eyes to seeing some things in a new way, such as the idea that the abolition movement failed because slavery wasn't to be battled as a moral issue but an economic one. And due to this failure, they actually helped perpetuate the very institution they supposedly sought to destroy.

[Cathy L. Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word...phenomenal! Everyone needs to read this book! You'll more fully understand how the past shaped what we see today and the changes necessary to redefine our tomorrow. Black people, we as individuals and as a people must come together and uplift ourselves as a group. Dr. Anderson's book has reminded us of the call to action so let's answer, get to work, and move us forward!

[Israel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Claud Anderson's book is truly an eye opener. By reading his material, I learned more contextual information about the historical struggles of black Americans than I ever did throughout my 16+ years in school. It is a shame how much our history classes have whitewashed the black narrative. Hence, I believe it should be required that all black Americans, young & old, read this book to genuinely grasp the intricacies of how institutionalized oppression has impacted our communities. Furthermore, this book is a must read for black Americans simply because the author gives us a solid blueprint on how we can improve our condition within society; his ideas are well-thought-out as he discusses strategies of focusing more on capitalism and group economics rather than chasing the elusive dream of "integration". Dr. Anderson's work is highly recommended and deserves a 5 star rating.

[Suezette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye opening look back at the history of black labor not just in America but around the world. Framing the building of modern day wealth on the backs of black exploitation and labor is a concept not highlighted enough in the traditional retelling of European and American history. Unfortunately this exploitation hasn’t stopped as our black dollar is now being used to make various Asian communities and countries wealthy. I would highly recommend this read to students. I am mad that I am just leaning about our real history in my 30s.

[Tye Gaffney]

Learn from history and make change for the positive

[Harry McRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for African American people all around the universe.

[Penelope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative Book that explained the history behind the wealth gap that Black people find themselves in today.

[CC Cannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is true history, this is history we do not learn in the history class, in our college history classes. We of people of color are so blinded and ignorant of our own culture. This book will open your eyes to reality to our life today! This book not open your eyes, but it should open your heart to love and have unity among your race.

[Bastia Marlowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only reason why I gave this book 3 stars is because I did not agree with the author's reasoning. For example, when comparing the defeat over Native American to the slavery of Africans, Anderson states that the White settlers found the Africans to be less than human while the Native Americans were respected and needed for their knowledge of the terrain. The fact that there was once billions of Native Americans, spanning all of North America into Canada and South America, now reduced to a few still living on a reservation DOES NOT equal to any form of "respect" as the author implies. It would have been another thing entirely if the author had made this statement from the settlers' viewpoint, which he did not, so it was unclear as to whose perspective the statement belongs. Otherwise, I found the topics covered in the chapters to be a great outline to use for further research and study.

[Ieshia Renee]

Very truthful. Mr Anderson speaks about the economical dillema that black people are faced with currently. I'll post more at a later date. Later!!

[Laura Freeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are a few books that stand out as excellent in explaining the history of systemic racism and the impact it has had on Blacks. Color of Law and the New Jim Crow are some of those books. I will now add this book to my list of important reads.

Be prepared to have paper and pen next to you while reading. I wrote down so many notes and examples of all the mistakes made in the past that have led to so much misfortune today. Many interesting themes and questions to explore.

Although it will never happen, these are the kinds of details and history that we should learn from a young age. History is not something to ignore, be afraid or embarrassed by , but rather something to learn from so you can make better choices in the future.

[Deborah Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a compelling book that tells the reasons why Black Americans are still having trouble in the United States. I recommend this book to everyone to read so that they will understand how Jim Crow public policies used black labor to build America into a superpower nation. It details how black people were socially engineered into the lowest level of a real-life Monopoly game, which we as a race are not playing nor winning.

[Scottie Mccall · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨👍✨💰✨💚🌹

[John Laramore · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!

[Anita Packard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good read!!!

[Tkelevra Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting page turner

[Eddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great! Lots of research done by Dr. Anderson to compose such a well written body of work. I highly recommend for anyone interested in this topic.

[is that Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

POWERFUL! Still relevant to this day. Very strong points and proof that supported his views and history. Highly recommended to all wanting to know the truths of the world we live in.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for everyone. Just read it and you'll understand.

[Daniel MHRM · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars. A masterclass in structural analysis. Dr. Anderson provides a rigorous blueprint for Economic Empowerment that is as relevant today as when it was written. Essential reading for leaders who value execution over theory. This is the definition of building a solid infrastructure for the future Black Labor, White Wealth : The Search for Power and Economic Justice

[Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've ever read. Shows how Blacks were targeted for exploitation of their resources and how this manipulation generated and sustained wealth. Book isn't all doom and gloom. It provides practical solutions to combat the social/economic/political oppression of Blacks in America. Can't wait to pass this book on to my kids.

[Mariam · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is good for a quick read but for me, to really understand the issue of race, there are better books out there

[Rafael Suleiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great economic handbook for Black America.

[Trici Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is powerful and informative ....You must read this book!

[Khaden Nurse]

This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the history of black labor in the united states.

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[Sabura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I expected more. Towards the end their were “recommendations “ on what Blacks could do, rather need to do. He did teach on the plight of Blacks. This book is worth the read.

[Julia Hill · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one was a slog for bookclub. While some of the historical analysis was new to me, and he does an excellent job outlining the laws that have allowed for the exploitation of Black labor, I had a hard time getting behind the author's pro-capitalist, neo-colonial, anti-immigrant stances as the key to promoting Black wealth and success.

[Karen]

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[samuel johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book severly proves that black america needs reparations for slavery. From this book i learned how profitable slavery was for white america. it goes into detail from slavery to post slavery, to jim crowism, to a solution that the author offers in the end to even up the odds stacked against African americans in a capitolistic society after slavery.