Space to engage: Michael Eric Dyson shares his ideas for discussing race
Scholar, author, and ordained Baptist minister Michael Eric Dyson has spent the past three decades penning political and social commentary centering on Black America. In his latest offering, “Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America,” the Vanderbilt University professor discusses not only the rich history of a marginalized group but also the societal expectations placed on Black people. From being brought to America on slave ships against their will to having their culture usurped on a national stage, Black people have been fighting for their livelihoods for centuries. Dr. Dyson spoke with Monitor correspondent Candace McDuffie about his latest project and why everyone should be invested in having conversations about these subjects.
Q: At this point in your career – 24 books in – you’ve written about everything from why you love Black women
