The Covenant with Black America, Volume 97Tavis Smiley Six years' worth of symposiums come together in this rich collection of essays that plot a course for African Americans, explaining how individuals and households can make changes that will immediately improve their circumstances in areas ranging from health and education to crime reduction and financial well-being. Addressing these pressing concerns are contributors Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. surgeon general; Wade Henderson, executive director of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of the research think tank PolicyLink; and Cornell West, professor of Religion at Princeton University. Each chapter outlines one key issue and provides a list of resources, suggestions for action, and a checklist for what concerned citizens can do to keep their communities progressing socially, politically, and economically. Though the African American community faces devastating social disparities--in which more than 8 million people live in poverty--this celebration of possibility, hope, and strength will help leaders and citizens keep Black America moving forward. |
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... tion of minorities in the health professions . Today , whereas under- represented minorities make up almost 30 percent of the popula- tion , they make up only 10 percent of the physicians in America.3 Any discussion of access must also ...
... tion of minorities in the health professions . Today , whereas under- represented minorities make up almost 30 percent of the popula- tion , they make up only 10 percent of the physicians in America.3 Any discussion of access must also ...
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... tion , especially consumption of fruits and vegetables ; overweight and obesity ; the avoidance of toxins , especially tobacco ; responsible sexual behavior , including emphasizing abstinence where appropri- ate ; and minimizing ...
... tion , especially consumption of fruits and vegetables ; overweight and obesity ; the avoidance of toxins , especially tobacco ; responsible sexual behavior , including emphasizing abstinence where appropri- ate ; and minimizing ...
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... tion has a particularly devastating effect on their children , extend- ed family , and spouses . These women fall further behind in devel- oping the skills and abilities necessary to compete in society . Regrettably , the juvenile ...
... tion has a particularly devastating effect on their children , extend- ed family , and spouses . These women fall further behind in devel- oping the skills and abilities necessary to compete in society . Regrettably , the juvenile ...
Contents
Establishing A System of Public Education In Which | 23 |
Correcting The System Of Unequal Justice | 47 |
Introductory Essay by Oleta Fitzgerald and Sarah BobrowWilliams | 163 |
Copyright | |
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