- Published: 4 May 2021
- ISBN: 9780525431930
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $36.00
American Poison
How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise
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- Published: 4 May 2021
- ISBN: 9780525431930
- Imprint: Knopf US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $36.00
ADDING LATINOS TO THE PICTURE: In addition to examining American anti-black racism, Porter probes in depth the historical role of prejudice against Latino Americans and immigrants--an analysis that has become glaringly urgent in the era of border walls, "bad hombres," and child separation. CONSUMMATE AUTHOR: Porter reports for The New York Times, where he served on the editorial board from 2007 to 2012 and wrote the Economic Scene column from 2012 to 2018. He has also reported across the world for Spanish-language publications. TIMELY INSIGHT: Porter is frank about how America, in historically failing its people of color, has made the country worse for all of its residents. In the wake of Covid-19 and the George Floyd protests, Porter's is the only work currently available that directly addresses the health costs of racism in America.