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The Color of Fascism by Gerald Horne explores the life of Lawrence Dennis, an African American who passed for white and became a leading intellectual figure in the U.S. fascist movement. Born in 1893, Dennis’s life is marked by his disillusionment with the racial inequities of the United States, especially within the context of the Jim Crow South, which led him to adopt radical political ideologies. His alliances with fascist leaders, his work with the State Department, and his trial for sedition during WWII are explored in depth. Horne examines the intertwining of race, identity, and ideology in Dennis’s life, suggesting that his choice to pass as white was driven by both personal alienation and a desire to challenge the U.S. government through fascist ideals. The book is a vital resource for understanding the role of racial identity in extremist movements and its potential implications for countering extremism today.