CONSENSUS and

COMPROMISE

"A Partnership to Conserve America's Communities" was the name President Jimmy Carter gave the first National Urban Policy when he presented it to Congress in March 1978. Based on the personal knowledge of the author, Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich, who was the executive director of the policy process, this book analyzes the actions of Carter, his Cabinet members, and the professionals leading the process.

SOUND BITES of PROTEST

Urban issues and creative African American leadership are addressed. As the media and the internet continue to change the face of American culture, political tomes and textbooks as primary information sources are quickly becoming outmoded. The solution here brings simple truths to a new generation of readers who seek useful information regarding politics, race, affirmative action, justice, and gender.

WOMEN of DISTINCTION

Excerpt from Women of Distinction: Remarkable in Works and Invincible in Character… If in such a short time of greatly abridged citizenship our women have accomplished so much, and if many of those heroines mentioned did develop such giant intellects during those dark days of our history, may we not be 'the more encouraged to make more diligent, protracted and determined efforts in this brighter age?