The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto Summary
Charles M Blow

The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto Overview

The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto is a book by Black American journalist Charles M. Blow. The central idea of this book is that, in order to secure actual progress towards social justice, Black people living in the Northern or Western United States should migrate to the South. By doing so, Black Americans can secure an equitable amount of political power on both the state and federal level. Throughout the book, Blow methodically and persuasively builds the case for this plan, while also rebutting various objections that people have attempted to raise against it. The book considers themes such as racism, solidarity, realism, and history.