Relinquishing Blackness: The Class Divide in Black America

A panel discussed whether comedian Bill Cosby’s comments on the lower class illustrate a division in Black America. Issues such as stereotypes and personal responsibility versus economic conditions were debated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Jackson moderated the panel. Michael Eric Dyson is the author of Is Bill Cosby Right?. Juan Williams is the author of My Soul Looks Back in Wonder. Cora Daniels is the author of Black Power Inc: The New Voice of Success.. Janice Kearney is the author of Cotton Field of Dreams. Charisse Jones is the author of Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America. Max Rodriquez made introductory remarks to open the fair. close