Tracie McMillan breaks down “The White Bonus”

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Journalist and author Tracie McMillan

Join host Nadine Smith on Wide Awake America as she welcomes Tracy McMillan, author of “The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America.” Tracy, also known for her New York Times bestseller “The American Way of Eating,” delves into the financial advantages conferred by whiteness in America. Her latest book examines the impact of racism on white people through the lives of five families, including her own.

In this insightful episode, Tracie discusses how research on racism often focuses on the impact on black Americans while rarely addressing the specific financial benefits experienced by white people. The conversation explores the intersection of race and economics, the silence around racial financial privilege, and the broader implications for our democracy.

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