Racial Realities and Post-Racial Dreams - An Interview with Author Julius Bailey, PhD

Julius Bailey, Ph.D., Christian Existentialist, teaches in the Department of Philosophy at Wittenberg University. He is a philosopher, cultural critic, social theorist, and diversity lecturer. As a socially conscious academic, Dr. Bailey has been interviewed on CNN, Fox, B.E.T, and ABC Nightline. A guest on numerous radio shows as a social critic and education advisor, he is often sought to speak at colleges, prisons, and community organizations across America.

Publications include “The Cultural Impact of Kanye West” (ed. Palgrave-McMillan, March 2014), “Philosophy and Hip-hop: Ruminations on Hip-Hop as Postmodern Cultural Form” (Palgrave,-McMillan, July 2014) and “Jay-Z: Essays on Hip Hop’s Philosopher King” (McFarland, 2011). He has also authored a host of articles on Hip-Hop Pedagogy and Social Justice issues. He holds Masters Degrees from Howard and Harvard Universities and a Doctorate from the University of Illinois.

For more information about Julius Bailey and his book, visit his website.

Topics of conversation:

• Christian Existentialism
• Hip Hop and Philosophy
• American Politics and Racial Issues
• Today’s Culture and Diversity
• Is Cultural Harmony Achievable?