Fear of Black Consciousness

By: Lewis R. Gordon

Narrated by: Landon Woodson, Lewis R. Gordon

Lewis R. Gordon's Fear of Black Consciousness is a groundbreaking account of Black consciousness by a leading philosopher

In this original and penetrating audiobook, Lewis R. Gordon, one of the leading scholars of Black existentialism and anti-Blackness, takes the reader on a journey through the historical development of racialized Blackness, the problems this kind of consciousness produces, and the many creative responses from Black and non-Black communities in contemporary struggles for dignity and freedom. Skillfully navigating a difficult and traumatic terrain, Gordon cuts through the mist of white narcissism and the versions of consciousness it perpetuates. He exposes the bad faith at the heart of many discussions about race and racism in America, including those who think of themselves as "color blind." As Gordon reveals, these lies offer many white people an inherited sense of being extraordinary, a license to do as they please. But for many if not most Blacks, to live an ordinary life in a white-dominated society is an extraordinary achievement.

Informed by Gordon's life growing up in Jamaica and the Bronx, and taking as a touchstone the pandemic and the uprisings against police violence, Fear of Black Consciousness is a groundbreaking work that positions Black consciousness as a political commitment and creative practice, richly layered through art, love, and revolutionary action.

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

take the time slow down and understand this piece

essentially, after reading this, I have come to the understanding that black consciousness equates to human understanding it will be the Saving Grace for Humanity going forward. excellent contribution

it's time for white people to engage reality.

If your heritage is whiteness...this book is a guide to return you to reality and consequently you're humanity

Amazing glimpse into actual and theoretical…

I truly enjoyed this book at 1.8x speed. The theories and perspectives it touches are incredibly important and enlightening. Looking forward to more works from this author. The mix of myth, symbology and reality is beautiful.