Georgia became proof of concept—the concept that animates this book.
-- Charles M. Blow (Introduction)

Importance: The book's introductory section serves to place the content of the book in relation to recent events that motivated its authorship. Blow refers specifically to the George Floyd protests and the voter registration efforts by Stacey Abrams. the former (organized by white people) were ineffective, while the latter (organized and enact by Black people) were very effective. Blow recognizes the need for Black Americans to take direct and decisive action to secure their own liberation.

Race, as we have come to understand it, is a fiction; but, racism, as we have come to live it, is a fact.
-- Charles M. Blow (chapter 2)

Importance: Blow makes this statement when rebutting certain objections that have been raised against his resettlement plan. Some people believe that Blow's plan will increase racial segregation and division. Blow notes that racial segregation is already ubiquitous in the United States, and...