McDonald. The Color of Fascism Lawrence Dennis Racial Passing and the Rise of RightWing Extremism in the United States by Kevin P. McDonald is a thought-provoking book that delves into the intricate relationship between fascism, racial passing, and the rise of right-wing extremism in the United States. The author, Kevin P. McDonald, is a renowned scholar who has written extensively on the topics of political psychology, social identity, and group relations. In this book, he explores how fascist ideologies have been embraced by some individuals and groups in the United States, particularly those who are white and identify as "passing" - or presenting themselves as a member of another race. The book begins by examining the concept of racial passing and its significance in American society. McDonald defines racial passing as the act of presenting oneself as a member of one's racial group while secretly possessing the physical characteristics of another race. He argues that this phenomenon is not new and has been present throughout history, with examples dating back to the early 20th century when many African Americans were light enough to "pass" as white. However, it gained significant attention during World War II when Japanese Americans were interned based on their physical appearance rather than their actual ancestry.

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