Hate Race Summary
Maxine Beneba Clarke

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Hate Race Overview

In Maxine Beneba Clarke's memoir The Hate Race, Clarke reflects on her childhood experiences growing up in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. As one of few Black girls in town, Maxine constantly felt rejected and abused. Her encounters with racism complicated her coming of age and continue to impact her self-regard as an adult. Written from the first-person point of view, the memoir explores themes including prejudice, identity, and the past.