Book Examines Sociological Explanation for Persistence of Racism

DENVER - Oct. 6, 2017 - PRLog -- Realizing the Civil Rights Dream explains how America can realize the civil rights dream in the 21st century – if U.S. citizens take actions as individuals as well as work together for full participation of all.

• Asks―and answers―the troubling question: Why have the civil rights hopes of the 1960s not yet been realized?
• Demonstrates the relationship between what happens in everyday life and racism's persistence
• Provides insightful historical context for racism as it exists the 21st century
• Presents a framework for understanding how social forces preserve racism
• Offers a refreshingly optimistic perspective that racism can be overcome

The book has been praised by Morris Dees, co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, "Few can write so honestly that everyone should have full participation in (our) nation's core values. . . . Good examples of antiracist work tied to suggestions of how we can move forward make reading Bedell's thoughts a must."

In the foreword Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. says, "You will find that this book gives you a framework for making sense of the racism that surrounds you. More importantly it will help you develop your own strategy for participating in America's movement toward fulfilling the civil rights dram of justice and equality for all."

Dr. Bedell lives in Colorado. During the Obama administration he was a Senior Advisor in the Department of Education's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and has a PhD in sociology.

See http://www.CivilRightsDream.Com for more information.