An historical excursion into racist books recommended by our most respected literary critics and review media for children's books are described. (Author)

The pros and cons of providing vouchers to school children are discussed. (CK)

Excerpts from testimony before the Commission on Civil Rights in Janurary, 1970 concerning the relationship of the inner city to the suburbs and its effects on black city dwellers. (JM)

Examines how a film may either intentionally or unintentionally be made a vehicle of prejudice-- Hurry Sundown" as an example of the latter and The Birth of a Nation," of the former. (JM)

Due to racial factors, limited contacts in the White publishing world, and job demands which are often heavier than those placed upon their White colleagues, Black academics have difficulties publishing their work. This results in further difficulties in meeting the evaluation criteria of Whites and in obtaining tenure. (GC)

Examines the rhetoric surrounding the racial slur and forced resignation of Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz. Argues that the rhetoric celebrated a social ritual which demonstrated the double standard existing in the United States between public and private morality, thereby preserving American cultural racism. (JMF)

Criticizes racism and sexism. Women and ethnic minority men face incongenial conditions when working in organizations dominated by White males. Understanding the treatment accorded women and ethnic minority men may facilitate the spread of democracy to include these latter groups and lead to a concerted attack on racism and sexism. (Author/BEF)

Examined in this essay are theoretical propositions and empirical evidence that have been used to generate support for the notion that Black people harbor feelings of self-rejection and self-hatred. It is argued that few studies actually show that the majority of their Black subjects exhibit self-hatred responses. (Author/EB)

White ethnic Americans have not achieved status commensurate with their economic and educational achievements because of bigotry. Bias against these ethnic groups permeates all levels and places in American society. (Author/EB)

A political movement which overemphasizes the local community is likely to be counterproductive to progressive social changes. The growth and development of localism, contained in such concepts as community control and self-determination, can lead to intra-neigborhood political battles rather than to organization against wider social forces.…

Updates the news on education, racial issues, sex discrimination, etc. for various states. (AM)

Concludes that "A preoccupation with freedom seems to be a characteristic of black nationalists. Black musicians occupy positions in the music industry that are at best insecure. Consequently their political beliefs are never fully enunciated." Until society is radically changed, "the black nationalist musician will play a vital role in response…

Traces the extent to which black men and women have protested conditions like discrimination, segregation, poverty, the lack of jobs, etc. during the full course of the two hundred years since the birth of the U.S. (Author/AM)

Four paperbacks that will help students examine propaganda and advertising techniques are reviewed. (JH)