In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism and the Politics of Black America: Glaude Jr., Eddie S.

In a Shade of Blue is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges traditional ways of thinking about race, identity, and politics in America.

Written by one of the nation's rising young African American intellectuals, Eddie S.

Glaude Jr., this book offers a fresh perspective on how black Americans can address their social problems and move towards a brighter future.

By drawing deeply on black religious thought and literature, In a Shade of Blue provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities of black life and offers a compelling argument for why acknowledging these complexities is essential for real-life suffering to be remedied.

With its focus on the promise and potential of the future, this book is an important contribution to contemporary African American discourse and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing black America today.