Examining three interconnected case studies; Tamar Carroll powerfully demonstrates the ability of grassroots community activism to bridge racial and cultural differences and effect social change. Drawing on a rich array of oral histories; archival records; newspapers; films; and photographs from post–World War II New York City; Carroll shows how poor people transformed the antipoverty organization Mobilization for Youth and shaped the subsequent War on Poverty. Highlighting the little-known National Congress of Neighborhood Women; she reveals the significant participation of working-class white ethnic women and women of color in New York City's feminist activism. Finally; Carroll traces the partnership between the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) and Women's Health Action Mobilization (WHAM!); showing how gay men and feminists collaborated to create a supportive community for those affected by the AIDS epidemic; to improve health care; and to oppose homophobia and misogyny during the culture wars of the 1980s and 1990s. Carroll contends that social policies that encourage the political mobilization of marginalized groups and foster coalitions across identity differences are the most effective means of solving social problems and realizing democracy.
#925082 in Books Ingramcontent 2016-10-17 2016-10-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .31 x 6.50l; .4 #File Name: 1467123900128 pagesEast Meadow Images of America
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive and InterestingBy Kenny BComprehensive and interesting book that was well-researched and a labor of love on the part of the author. Loaded with vintage photos and filled with facts about the history of the town. I love it!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Ernie became the owner of The Meadow Dairy and everyone knew how great a deli that wasBy Joan SaracinoThis is a lovely historical pictorial of East Meadow. So many people of our acquaintance are in this book - especially our dearest friend; Ernie Hatzelman; pictured on the cover. Ernie became the owner of The Meadow Dairy and everyone knew how great a deli that was. They made the best and largest sandwiches ever. You could make two from the one. If you come from the East Meadow area this is a must.read book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ... archival photos and backstory of East Meadow was a joy to beholdBy CocoThe archival photos and backstory of East Meadow was a joy to behold. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to revisit the past and learn a thing or two about East Meadow.
