Some what surprising, then, is the lack of information available on the multicultural aspects of the Beat Generation. I was able to find no books or web sites dedicated to the exploration of race and race relations within the beat movement, although it is a predominant factor in the literature.
With this site, I hope to achieve a few things. First, give credit to those who voiced revolutionary ideas about race relations before it was socially acceptable. Additionally, I hope to synthesize the available information about the Beats, and compare it to popular societal sentiments about interracial relations.
