Searching for Whitopia

Rich Benjamin talked about his book Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America (Hyperion; (October 6, 2009)… read more

Rich Benjamin talked about his book Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America (Hyperion; (October 6, 2009). In his book he explores the growing phenomenon of self-imposed residential segregation, arguing that as the country becomes more diverse, the creation of all-white communities is on the rise. He talked about the months he spent living in three representative “whitopias,” which he characterizes as being among the fastest-growing communities, populated by white migrants, and charming escapes from racial and cultural diversity. He responded to questions from members of the audience.

Mr. Benjamin is a senior fellow at Demos and a commentator for National Public Radio and Fox Radio. close

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Searching for Whitopia

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Program ID:
289775-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 15, 2009 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 14, 2009 | 2:04am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 15, 2009 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 13, 2009 | 6:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 14, 2009 | 2:04am EST | C-SPAN 2
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