In April, the Center for American Progress—“a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all”—released the final report of its Task Force on Poverty: From Poverty to Prosperity: A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half. The Task Force was co-chaired by Angela Glover Blackwell of PolicyLink … [Read more...] about “Ending/Reducing Poverty: A Forum” (July-August 2007 P&R Issue)
“The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King’s Last Campaign” by Michael Honey (March-April 2007 P&R Issue)
By Michael Honey (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) Located in the heart of the Mississippi River delta, Memphis often drips with humidity so heavy that merely walking outside is the equivalent of taking a shower. When the skies finally burst open, rain falls so hard that people scurry for shelter. On February 1, 1968, Echol Cole, 36, and Robert Walker, … [Read more...] about “The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King’s Last Campaign” by Michael Honey (March-April 2007 P&R Issue)
“Democracy for DC?” (January-February 2007 P&R Issue)
H.R. 5388, the District of Columbia Fair and Equal Voting Rights Act of 2006, was introduced in the 109th Congress by Republican Congressman Thomas Davis III, representing suburban Virginia, and DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton—who can sponsor legislation and vote in committees but not on the floor where legislation is finally enacted or rejected. It would provide the nearly … [Read more...] about “Democracy for DC?” (January-February 2007 P&R Issue)
“Retooling Community-Building for Racial Equality” by Keith Lawrence (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
By Keith Lawrence (Click here to view the entire P&R issue) “Community-building” ideas have been quite influential within community redevelopment and social justice circles in the U.S. over the past four decades. Generally speaking, community-building approaches emphasize popular participation, local leadership, social capital and networks, and the strengthening of local … [Read more...] about “Retooling Community-Building for Racial Equality” by Keith Lawrence (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
“Symposium: Structural Racism” (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
(Click here to view the entire P&R issue) As our nation continues to experience and suffer from the consequences of slavery and Jim Crow, it is increasingly important that we look more deeply into what causes the enormous racial disparities that exist in income, wealth, education, housing, employment, health, crime—throughout our society. Understanding and then wielding … [Read more...] about “Symposium: Structural Racism” (November-December 2006 P&R Issue)
