Chapter 1 "Loving O.J.": An Overview Chapter 2 Deep Roots and Long Branches Chapter 3 Clarence Thomas, O.J. Simpson, Jesse Jackson, and R. Kelly: Strange Bedfellows Chapter 4 Talking Community Chapter 5 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Chapter 6 Critical Black Protectionism Chapter 7 Concluding Thoughts, New Directions
Katheryn Russell-Brown is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. Her most recent work is Underground Codes: Race, Crime, and Related Fires (New York University Press, 2004).
Protecting Our Own is a compelling analysis of an all too familiar
but problematic response on the part of African Americans to
persistent racial inequalities. Russell Brown dissects the practice
of "Black protectionism," reveals both its flaws and strengths, and
offers a useful remedy. Using critical race theory, she suggests
how black communities could respond differently to alleged criminal
or unethical behavior, especially on the part of high profile black
men. Her carefully crafted strategy would put in motion protections
for a broader range of Blacks, especially non celebrities and
women, and halt the practice of [blanket] race loyalty by any means
necessary.
*Beverly Guy Sheftall, Coauthor (with Johnnetta Betsch Cole) of
Gender Talk: The Struggle for Women's Equality in African American
Communities*
Protecting Our Own makes a substantial contribution to the
understanding of the rather mysterious phenomena of African
American support for, and embarrassment with, high profile African
Americans accused of crime or wrong doing. It provides a
freshperspective on the specific topic as well as insight into the
general area of racial group solidarity. The discussion is
intellectually provocative and stimulating....
*Randolph N. Stone, University of Chicago*
Why do we rise up to defend O.J., a womanizer of White women, and
not get group mad about the systematic job bias against Blacks
under seemingly neutral racial policies that have a devastating
impact on Black employment? Russell-Brown examines and critiques
this illogical and unproductive phenomenon that she calls 'Black
protectionism.'
*Derrick Bell, Harvard Law School*
Russell-Brown brings a novel approach to race theory discourse.
Recommended.
*CHOICE*
...I believe students of Western politics and political theory will
benefit immensely from Russell-Brown's use of critical race theory
and cost-benefit analysis.
*The Journal of African American History*
Provocative, intelligent, surprising, insightful and rich with
cultural references and wry humor, Russell-Brown's analysis is
potent and important food for thought.
*Jill Nelson, author, Finding Martha's Vineyard*
Protecting Our Own makes a substantial contribution to the
understanding of the rather mysterious phenomena of African
American support for, and embarrassment with, high profile African
Americans accused of crime or wrong doing. It provides a fresh
perspective on the specific topic as well as insight into the
general area of racial group solidarity. The discussion is
intellectually provocative and stimulating.
*Randolph N. Stone, University of Chicago*
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