When the stars begin to fall: overcoming racism and renewing the promise of America

An introduction: Race and solidarity in the United States

Part I: The challenge for America. The primary threat to America ; The veiled threats exposed

Part II: American, but black: lessons for national solidarity. Superlative citizenship ; Inclusion trickles down ; Black solidarity

A framework for national solidarity. Finding civil religion ; Racism is a crime of the state ; Solidarity is not colorblind

Part IV: A path toward national solidarity. National solidarity as the right response to racism

A conclusion: Creating national solidarity.