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How do we know if racism is real?

Keon West

Author Keon West visits the Exchange to discuss his new book, "."

Keon asks critical questions about racism and seeks out the answers through science, such as "Do We Have a Problem?" which is a chapter in Part I of four parts that divide his book. He also addresses the notion of "systemic racism" in the same section.

In Part II, Keon dives into "conscious and unconscious bias." In one of the chapters in this section, he explains "How to be Racist while Believing You're Not."

In Part III, Keon offers insight into the "Complexities of Racism." He also writes a chapter on "Reverse Racism" contained in this section of his book.

Finally, in Part IV, Keon provides the science of "Dealing With Racism, Scientifically." He asks a critical question in a chapter titled, "Are Diversity Initiatives really Helping?" and he provides a pathway to addressing the issue in a chapter titled, "How to Effectively Reduce Racism."

The JX explores the mind of Keon West and examines his book.

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