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Author Edds, Margaret, 1947- author.

Title What the eyes can't see : Ralph Northam, Black resolve, and a racial reckoning in Virginia / Margaret Edds
Published Columbia, South Carolina : The University of South Carolina Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 268 pages) : illustrations
Contents Part I Crisis in Black and White -- A Nightmare Unfolds -- A Moonwalking Fiasco -- A Fateful Decision -- Part II A Blueprint for Change -- Not a Quitter -- Man in the Mirror -- Diving into White Privilege -- Starting the Work -- Blackface Investigations -- A Tragedy and Its Aftermath -- Part III About Face -- Lessons Learned -- The Road to Richmond -- Election Rebound -- New Day, Old Battles -- Democrats Rising -- A Viral Disruption -- Part IV Into the Breach -- A Reckoning -- A Summer of Rage -- Black Voices Leading -- Virginia Military Institute under Assault -- Chapter 20. The Guardrails Collapse -- Part V Legacy -- Balancing Justice -- Lee Surrenders -- Prescriptions for Racial Progress -- Republicans Take Charge -- An Ending and a Beginning
Summary "The transformation of Governor Ralph Northam. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's "blackface scandal" could have destroyed any politician. The photo of Governor Northam purportedly in blackface created a firestorm not only locally but also in every political sphere. What the Eyes Can't See details why Northam's career did not end with the scandal, and how it made him a better governor-and a better citizen. In this book Margaret Edds draws on unprecedented access to the governor, his aides, and members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, whose initial anger evolved into determination to mine good from an ugly episode. Both scolding and encouraging, they led Northam to a deeper understanding of the racism and pain the photograph symbolized. To Northam's credit, he listened, and more importantly learned the lessons of endemic, systemic racism and applied those lessons to his legislative agenda. Edds provides a revealing examination of race in the nation, how racism might be addressed and reckoned with, and how we all may find a measure of redemption in listening to one another"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 28, 2022)
Subject Northam, Ralph, 1959-
Governors -- Virginia -- Biography
Racism -- Virginia -- History -- 20th century
Racism -- Virginia -- History -- 21st century
POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations.
Governors
Politics and government
Racism
SUBJECT Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1951- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85143779
Subject Virginia
Genre/Form Biographies
History
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2022026747
ISBN 1643363530
9781643363530
Other Titles Ralph Northam, Black resolve, and a racial reckoning in Virginia