To say that the United States is experiencing a tumultuous existential crisis of cultural and political identity may, indeed, be an understatement. Race, especially, is at the heart of many current cultural divides and political battles. From debates over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, to fearmongering over Critical Race Theory (CRT) in public schools, to racialized policies over citizenship and immigration, the United States is facing a racial reckoning in nearly every corner of society. While race is by no means the only factor of American societal divisiveness, race is surely what Michael Omi and Howard Winant describe as a “master category—a fundamental concept that has profoundly shaped, and continues to shape, the history, polity, economic structure, and culture of the United States.” As much as many Americans would like to believe that we live in a post-racial society, evidence of systemic racism and instances of deep racial strife persist. Manifestly, the issues of racialized difference and systemic racism are too deeply rooted in American history and cultural identity to easily dismiss.