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On AlterNet: african-american

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "african-american"

Obama's Strongest Supporters Suffering the Most in Recession, While Elites Thrive

Obama's Strongest Supporters Suffering the Most in Recession, While Elites Thrive

Bob Herbert, The New York Times. November 16, 2009.
The young, the black and the poor are among those who are being hammered unmercifully in this long and cruel economic downturn that the financial elites are telling us is over.

Locked Out and Locked Up: Youth Missing in Action From Obama's Stimulus Plan

Locked Out and Locked Up: Youth Missing in Action From Obama's Stimulus Plan

Henry A. Giroux, TruthOut.org. February 21, 2009.
The quality of life for many young people appears even more fragile in the United States in this time of political, economic and social crisis.

Obama Alone Can't Halt the Surge in Black Murders

Obama Alone Can't Halt the Surge in Black Murders

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media. January 1, 2009.
Murders involving young black males are bucking national crime trends. But is the answer job programs, crime prevention or more cops?