{"product_id":"the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-paperback-6","title":"The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Weldon Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gifted musician's decision to navigate society as a white man causes an internal debate about anti-blackness and the explicit nature of intent versus impact.\u003c\/b\u003e James Weldon Johnson presents a distinct conflict driven by a person's desires and overwhelming fear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man\u003c\/i\u003e follows the story of an unnamed narrator and his unique experience as a fair-skinned Black person. As a child, he is initially unaware of his race, but his mother soon clarifies their family's ancestry. The young man's ability to pass for white allows him to negate the harsh and discriminatory treatment most Black people face. This leads to a series of events that significantly shape the way he views his place in society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJames Weldon Johnson delivers a captivating tale of identity politics in the U.S. and abroad. The main character is living a life of omission that provides public gain at a personal cost. This story maintains its relevance as a critical examination of race in society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pivotal story about racial identity and the dangerous byproducts of white supremacy. \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eJames Weldon Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, explores the inner turmoil of a biracial man and his undeniable truth. It's a compelling narrative that confronts many privileges and disparities within the African American community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52546196898099,"sku":"9781513271064","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/MGkwVGpJR3NmOUVDR2R6bkdvNU00QT09.webp?v=1760979469","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-autobiography-of-an-ex-colored-man-paperback-6","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}