"Sharp, compelling, and powerful–a model of well-structured historical argument ... For the last five years, I have been on an intellectual journey into the relationship between race and class, and I can say for certain that this book has shaped much of the path I'm on. " –Jamelle Bouie
"Reissued - And Relevant as Ever" – Organizing Upgrade
"A powerful book documenting how racist ideas and practices incapacitated the US's most historically significant social movements" – Black Perspectives
"A useful, even essential history... Makes it clear how much remains to be done on the US Left to address the role of white supremacy" – CounterPunch