George Yancy Knihy

George Yancy, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Duquesne University, is recognized for his impactful work in critical race theory and philosophy. His notable book, Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race, earned an Honorable Mention from the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights. Yancy's contributions extend to editing twelve influential books, with three receiving prestigious Choice Awards, and he has been nominated for the Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship.

When George Yancy penned a New York Times article entitled Dear White America, he knew he was courting controversy. Here, Yancy chronicles the ensuing blowback as he seeks to understand what it was that created so much rage among so many white readers. He challenges white Americans to develop a new empathy for the African American experience.

This collection features white women philosophers who critically examine the impact of whiteness on the field of philosophy. They confront the pervasive influence of white supremacy, challenging the epistemic and value-laden norms that shape philosophical discourse. By addressing these issues, the authors aim to disrupt established notions of reason, knowledge, and philosophical understanding, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to philosophy.

Focusing on the experiences of influential figures like Ossie Davis, Frantz Fanon, Malcolm X, and W. E. B. Du Bois, the book offers a profound exploration of Black identity in America, enriched by the author's personal insights. It is fully updated to reflect developments since the Black Lives Matter movement, making it a vital resource for students and educators in African American Studies, History, and Philosophy of Race, as well as anyone interested in understanding contemporary issues surrounding race and identity.

Award-winning author, scholar, and social visionary George Yancy brings together the greatest minds of our time to speak truth to power and welcome everyone into a conversation about the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace.

The recent barrage of racially motivated killings, violent antagonisms, and conflagrations has left many Americans reeling in the face of a so-called post-racial reality. In thirty-four interviews--some previously unpublished and others originally conducted for The New York Times' philosophy column The Stone, but presented here unedited and with supporting materials--philosopher George Yancy critically engages some of the most influential thinkers alive today in order to highlight their most crucial insights into understanding the multifaceted dimensions of race in the United States.