Legacies Of Struggle

Since the 1992 Los Angeles riots, Koreatown has become increasingly fractured by intergenerational conflict, class polarization, and suburban flight. In the face of these struggles, community organizations can provide centralized resources and infrastructure to foster an ethnic consciousness and political solidarity among Korean Americans. This book analyzes the role of ethnic community-based organizations and the dynamics of contemporary Korean American politics. Drawing on two case studies, the author identifies diverse ways in which community-based organizations negotiate their political agendas and mainstream ties within the traditional ethnic power structures. One organization promotes middle-class ethnic goals through accommodation to immigrant leaders, while the other emphasizes social justice through alliances with outside interest groups. Both cases challenge the traditional assumption that assimilation undermines ethnicity as a meaningful framework for political identity and solidarity in immigrant groups. Legacies of Struggle reveals how community-based organizations create innovative spaces for political participation among new generations of Korean Americans.

"Live life until you run out of life " is the inspiring mantra of eighty-seven-year-old Bernice Sims. She was born during The Great Depression, a protester during the Civil Rights era, and a young single mother who raised six children. Sims has penned her struggles to offer hope and encouragement to future generations. "The Struggle," written from her Pensacola, Florida nursing home room, shares Sims' life growing up poor in segregated Alabama and how she overcame countless obstacles to become known as a "memory painter." "The Struggle" will inspire readers of all ages to press through their own struggles, recognize opportunities, and to follow their dreams.

This study examines the narrated life experiences of 11 African American intellectual-activists. An intellectual-activist is defined as a person whose education has provided him or her with a body of knowledge to which he/she is continually adding (intellectual self) and who works daily for, or has a career dedicated to, the betterment of African American people (activist self). The voices of the subjects focus on the events in their lives that contributed to their development as intellectuals and activists. Discussions of the individuals' backgrounds illuminate the forces that influenced their life experiences and guided their actions toward involvement with the struggle to improve the lives of the African American community. The overarching theme in these life stories is the possession of a positive African American self-concept. The study explores the ways in which the subjects developed this positive self-concept, how this self-concept influenced the goals of their activism, and how they define progress toward these goals.

This volume examines the legacy of the East–West divide since the implosion of the communist regimes in Europe. The ideals of 1989 have largely been frustrated by the crises and turmoil of the past decade. The liberal consensus was first challenged as early as the mid-2000s. In Eastern Europe, grievances were directed against the prevailing narratives of transition and ever sharper ethnic-racial antipathies surfaced in opposition to a supposedly postnational and multicultural West. In Western Europe, voices regretting the European Union's supposedly careless and premature expansion eastward began to appear on both sides of the left–right and liberal–conservative divides. The possibility of convergence between Europe's two halves has been reconceived as a threat to the European project. In a series of original essays and conversations, thirty-three contributors from the fields of European and global history, politics and culture address questions fundamental to our understanding of Europe today: How have perceptions and misperceptions between the two halves of the continent changed over the last three decades? Can one speak of a new East–West split? If so, what characterizes it and why has it reemerged? The contributions demonstrate a great variety of approaches, perspectives, emphases, and arguments in addressing the daunting dilemma of Europe's assumed East–West divide.

Legacy Of Struggle And Resilience: Unearthing The Stories Of Race And Culture is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the intertwined histories of race and culture in the United States. Through a series of engaging and deeply-researched essays, the book delves into the complexities and nuances of these intersecting forces, shedding light on the often-overlooked stories of struggle and resilience that have shaped the country's social and political landscape. From the legacies of slavery and colonization to the ongoing struggles for equality and justice, Legacy Of Struggle And Resilience offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of the ways in which race and culture have intersected and influenced one another throughout American history. The book's compelling narrative highlights the voices and experiences of marginalized communities, providing a platform for their stories to be heard and celebrated. With its compelling storytelling and rich historical context, Legacy Of Struggle And Resilience is a timely and important addition to the conversation surrounding race, culture, and identity in America. This book challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths and engage in critical conversations about race and privilege, offering a roadmap for understanding and addressing the complexities of these deeply ingrained social issues. A must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the enduring legacy of struggle and resilience in America.

Bobby Herrera has a simple leadership philosophy: -We all struggle. -Inside every struggle is a gift. -Leaders share their gifts with others. In The Gift of Struggle, Bobby Herrera, cofounder and CEO of Populus Group, lives that philosophy by telling the stories of his struggles, identifying the gifts he found, and sharing those gifts with you.

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the life and legacy of a national hero with “ Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot by Austin Craig .” Austin Craig meticulously traces the journey of José Rizal, a key figure in the Philippines' fight for independence. This comprehensive biography delves into Rizal's lineage, his multifaceted life, and his impactful contributions as a patriot, shedding light on the historical context of the Philippines during his time. Book 2: Witness the harsh realities of industrial life with “ Life in the Iron-Mills; Or, The Korl Woman by Rebecca Harding Davis .” Rebecca Harding Davis paints a vivid portrait of life in the iron mills, exploring the struggles of the working class. This novella serves as a poignant commentary on the socio-economic challenges of the 19th century, highlighting the plight of laborers and the harsh conditions they endured. Book 3: Step into the vibrant world of 18th-century London with “ Boswell's Life of Johnson by James Boswell .” James Boswell provides an intimate and detailed account of the life of Dr. Samuel Johnson, a renowned literary figure of his time. This classic biography captures the wit, wisdom, and idiosyncrasies of Johnson, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape of 18th-century England.

Legacy cities, also commonly referred to as shrinking, or post-industrial cities, are places that have experienced sustained population loss and economic contraction. In the United States, legacy cities are those that are largely within the Rust Belt that thrived during the first half of the 20th century. In the second half of the century, these cities declined in economic power and population leaving a legacy of housing stock, warehouse districts, and infrastructure that is ripe for revitalization. This volume explores not only the commonalities across legacy cities in terms of industrial heritage and population decline, but also their differences. Legacy Cities poses the questions: What are the legacies of legacy cities? How do these legacies drive contemporary urban policy, planning and decision-making? And, what are the prospects for the future of these cities? Contributors primarily focus on Cleveland, Ohio, but all Rust Belt cities are discussed.

Many believe that the War on Poverty, launched by President Johnson in 1964, ended in failure. In 2010, the official poverty rate was 15 percent, almost as high as when the War on Poverty was declared. Historical and contemporary accounts often portray the War on Poverty as a costly experiment that created doubts about the ability of public policies to address complex social problems. Legacies of the War on Poverty, drawing from fifty years of empirical evidence, documents that this popular view is too negative. The volume offers a balanced assessment of the War on Poverty that highlights some remarkable policy successes and promises to shift the national conversation on poverty in America. Featuring contributions from leading poverty researchers, Legacies of the War on Poverty demonstrates that poverty and racial discrimination would likely have been much greater today if the War on Poverty had not been launched. Chloe Gibbs, Jens Ludwig, and Douglas Miller dispel the notion that the Head Start education program does not work. While its impact on children’s test scores fade, the program contributes to participants’ long-term educational achievement and, importantly, their earnings growth later in life. Elizabeth Cascio and Sarah Reber show that Title I legislation reduced the school funding gap between poorer and richer states and prompted Southern school districts to desegregate, increasing educational opportunity for African Americans. The volume also examines the significant consequences of income support, housing, and health care programs. Jane Waldfogel shows that without the era’s expansion of food stamps and other nutrition programs, the child poverty rate in 2010 would have been three percentage points higher. Kathleen McGarry examines the policies that contributed to a great success of the War on Poverty: the rapid decline in elderly poverty, which fell from 35 percent in 1959 to below 10 percent in 2010. Barbara Wolfe concludes that Medicaid and Community Health Centers contributed to large reductions in infant mortality and increased life expectancy. Katherine Swartz finds that Medicare and Medicaid increased access to health care among the elderly and reduced the risk that they could not afford care or that obtaining it would bankrupt them and their families. Legacies of the War on Poverty demonstrates that well-designed government programs can reduce poverty, racial discrimination, and material hardships. This insightful volume refutes pessimism about the effects of social policies and provides new lessons about what more can be done to improve the lives of the poor.