Cclaimed author John McWhorter argues that black America's current problems began with an unintended byproduct of the Civil Rights revolution, a crippling mindset of "therapeutic alienation. " He provides an in-depth look at inner city Indianapolis and analyzes how a vibrant black neighborhood declined into slums, despite work opportunities in the city's center; he attacks the state of black pop-culture; and in a stirring conclusion, he puts forth a new vision of black political and intellectual leadership. Powerful and provocative, "Winning the Race" combines detailed research with precise argumentation to present a compelling new vision for black America.