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In Race in America, Matthew Desmond and Mustafa Emirbayer offer a comprehensive investigation of 21st-century racial dynamics in the U.S. through a sociological lens, examining the historical roots and ongoing prevalence of both institutional and interpersonal racism, the intersection of race with arts and various social divides, and the transformation needed at multiple societal levels to achieve a colorblind, multicultural society. This text discusses the traumatic history of slavery, segregation, and contemporary racial issues.