‘Racism is a joke —” says Shelby Steele. “Racism is a joke compared to freedom.”
An uncomfortable silence falls on the room. Shelby Steele has a way of doing that.
At the Old Parkland Conference in Dallas, an astounding lineup of conservative intellectuals considers the big questions and issues facing America.
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‘Racism is a joke —” says Shelby Steele. “Racism is a joke compared to freedom.”
An uncomfortable silence falls on the room. Shelby Steele has a way of doing that.

About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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‘Racism is a joke —” says Shelby Steele. “Racism is a joke compared to freedom.”
An uncomfortable silence falls on the room. Shelby Steele has a way of doing that.

About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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