The Buckley Institute presents
Coleman Hughes, author, podcaster, and columnist:
“The End of Race Politics.”
Hughes will be discussing his new book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. In his book, Hughes traces the history of color-blind society to the Civil Rights Movement and explains why it’s the best path forward for America. He argues that the recent focus on skin color pushed by Ibram Kendi and Robin D’Angelo as part of the anti-racist movement actually creates a new type of racism, ultimately undermining the goals of the Civil Rights Movement in the process.
Coleman Hughes specializes in issues related to race, public policy and applied ethics. Coleman’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Quillette, City Journal, The Spectator, and The Washington Examiner. He appeared on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2021. In 2019, Hughes testified before the U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee at a hearing on reparations for slavery. In 2024, Hughes released his first book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. He has appeared on prominent TV shows and podcasts including The View, Real Time with Bill Maher, the Joe Rogan Experience, and Making Sense with Sam Harris. Hughes is a columnist at the Free Press, and a contributor at CNN.