The material goods referred to by William Brashler in his characterization of the Black middle class serve more as symbols of status than as indicators of economic power. Despite assertions by Brashler, Safire, and others, the fact remains that Blacks are in a relatively powerless position vis-a-vis Whites in the United States. (Author/GC)

Contrary to the beliefs of Black conservatives, there remains a strong case against leaving long-run economic development requirements of the Black community to free market solutions. (Author)

Suggests that life is better for the black few, but not for the many. It is this dichotomy that threatens to produce a permanent underclass in this country locked forever into poverty. (AM)

Regardless of parental attitudes and public opinion more black women in high school and college are taking a close look at the benefits and opportunities for career development offered by the Army and signing up. Equal opportunity policies towards blacks and females may be one of the attractions. (Author/AM)

Despite advances in civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, racial and ethnic prejudice and discrimination remain deeply entrenched in American society. Chronicles political and social trends, including White backlash and the perpetuation of socioeconomic stratification, that have undercut progress toward equality. Examines the persistence of…