In his latest book, Anti-Black Racism, Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere challenges the assumption that political expediency must override moral obligation, offering a powerful critique of how reparations and justice for Black communities are framed within a Machiavellian political morality.

Using Hans-Georg Gadamer’s fusion of horizons and drawing on thinkers like Ali A. Mazrui, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frantz Fanon, Charles Mill, and Achille Mbembe, Abumere diagnoses the historical and contemporary dehumanization of Black people across Africa and the diaspora. He introduces the concept of the Black condition and argues that slavery, colonialism, and apartheid are not just historical events but enduring legacies. Divided into two parts (Diagnosis and Remedy), Abumere combines descriptive and normative analysis to propose a morally grounded, politically plausible path forward.

Anti-Black Racism is written for scholars in political theory, African and diaspora studies, ethics, and critical race theory. It will also resonate with policymakers, activists, and students seeking a deeper understanding of how power, morality, and history intersect in the ongoing struggle against anti-Black racism. With its accessible and engaging style, it invites readers to rethink entrenched assumptions and confront the ethical imperatives of justice.

Frank Aragbonfoh Abumere is a member of The Abuja School and is currently visiting Clark Atlanta University. He has previously been a Senior Member of St Antony’s College, University of Oxford and a visiting fellow at both the African Studies Centre, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, University of Oxford, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He was also a visiting professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Milan, Italy), University of Richmond (USA) and University of Montreal (Canada). He is interested in African and African diaspora issues across the fields of philosophy, political science, African studies, and Black studies.