The Long Hot Summer (2020)
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Kerner Commission: A Call for Change
This chapter analyzes the Kerner Commission's pivotal report from 1968, which addressed the racial unrest in America and proposed systemic reforms in housing, education, and policing. It highlights the commission's assertion that white racism was a root cause of urban strife and notes the political backlash, particularly from President Johnson and media figures. As the chapter unfolds, it reflects on the limited impact of the report and the enduring challenges of addressing racial injustice in American society.
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