Clinton's National Conversation On Race (1997)
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Clinton's National Dialogue on Race
This chapter examines the national conversation on race initiated by President Clinton, particularly focusing on the role of town hall meetings in facilitating dialogue amidst racial tensions. It evaluates the contributions of historian John Hope Franklin and critiques the effectiveness of such initiatives in addressing structural inequities and racism. The discussion emphasizes the gap between the initiative's aspirations for understanding and the absence of actionable policies to create meaningful change.
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