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The Covenant with Black America is a compilation of ten essays written by experts on subjects of concern to the African American community. Many of the essayists are nationnaly known personages; such as, Marian Wright Edelman, Haki R. Madhubuti, Cornel West and Tavis Smiley. The book states the facts that describe the nature of each area of concern.
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Six years' worth of symposiums come together in this 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 Cornel 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. This celebration of possibility, hope, and strength will help leaders and citizens keep Black America moving forward.--From publisher description.Discusses social and political issues affecting African Americans today, including health, housing, crime, criminal justice, education, and economic parity.
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