About this title: Six years' worth of symposiums come together in this rich 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 ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Third World Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780883782774ISBN:0883782774
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Very slight cover wear; no remainder mark; no marks/writing in book; no spine crease; binding straight, tight; pages bright, odor-free; ships promptly w/Delivery Confirmation. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 254 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Edition Unstated
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Third World Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780883782774ISBN:0883782774
Description: Very Good. As issued No Jacket. Slight spine lean, minor corner bump, 20% off B&N sticker on front cover, and other light shopwear. Text is clean. A nice clean copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Third World Press
Date Published: 2006-01-01
ISBN-13:9780883782774ISBN:0883782774
Description: Like New. Great book for a reasonable and competitive price. Buy risk free and enjoy. I will ship promptly in a bubble wrap mailer. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Third World Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780883782774ISBN:0883782774
Description: Very Good. Text pages clean & tight with no markings or highlighting. Appears unread. Cover has scattered scratches. A national plan of action to address the primary concerns of African-Americans today. Extremely readable copy. read more
Description: New. A Brand New Copy. Never Read. Buy with confidence from an Independent Bookstore where the owners, a husband and wife team, have over 30 years of combined bookselling experience. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Third World Press;, Chicago:
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780883782774ISBN:0883782774
Description: Near Fine. 0883782774. 254 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; 10 essays, plus introduction, statement of purpose, afterword, call to action, all by various authors.; A whisper of shelfwear only. Appears unread. read more
"Covenant propounds ten issues critical to the African American community with an introduction to each issue by an expert in the area followed by detailed facts to support it, point-by-point recommendations on what leaders and individuals can do to help and, finally, some examples of successful projects addressing it. It's edited by Tavis Smiley and written in a very accessible style while including input from some of the most distinguished leaders and thinkers in the African American community.
The presentation of some of the data seemed a little disingenuous to me, for instance citing a data point of the African American community without the context that might make it evident the problem is not limited to just the African American community. And so the tone of the book can seem a bit divisive and I definitely felt like an outsider looking in. Its disconcerting when a group as big and diverse as "African Americans" is presented as a unified block. Race in my world view is a mushy attribute - more of a continuum between black and white and anything else disturbingly harkens back to the "one-drop rule". The big "we" makes me wonder where along that continuum the author has drawn the line.
But nonetheless research conducted comparing African Americans and other communities demonstrates undeniable differences and so all of these quibbles are inconsequential to the overall value of the book. Its clear that African Americans in this country have an incredibly difficult climb fraught with disadvantages at all levels. The data appears to overwhelming indicate that special focus needs to be paid to African American needs. But lest you walk away thinking that the problems are insurmountable, Covenant includes thoughtful, diverse and practical recommendations on what could be done to help and examples of existing successful projects that are making a difference.
Covenant instills confidence that African Americans can attack key problems in their community if they pull their resources and work together towards a common goal. As a NY Times Bestseller its clear that the book is being read, but its more difficult to assess if the book has been successful at motivating readers to take action. No doubt it stands as a helpful resource that offers numerous ideas for leaders to start marshaling their own resources and campaigns in their local communities."
"Strong start to opening eyes to issues in America. Need to place action behind words to find success. Seeking more information from local gov. to make changes at the foundation!"
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