The Struggle for Black Equality is a dramatic; memorable history of the civil rights movement. Harvard Sitkoff offers both a brilliant interpretation of the personalities and dynamics of civil rights organizations and a compelling analysis of the continuing problems plaguing many African Americans. With a new foreword and afterword; and an up-to-date bibliography; this anniversary edition highlights the continuing significance of the movement for black equality and justice.
#10344768 in Books Hill and Wang 1986-02-01Original language:English 8.24 x .86 x 5.52l; #File Name: 0809001632304 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The American Dilemma - TodayBy K SteverI would like to think that if Lincoln wrote this book in today's society he would be much more pleased and provide words of hope and satsifaction. However; that is not the case. I enjoyed "Dilemma" because it provided a look into what America can do to fix its wrongs. But America still keeps messing things up. So if anything; I would like to see Lincoln come out with an updated version and have it include anger; frustration; and disappointment and maybe even a different message for a solution.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy revhjreceived as promised6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A Look at American MoralityBy Cheryl A. Zaleski"Responsibility without power is slavery. Power without responsibility is tyranny".Nestled within the opening pages of C.Eric Lincoln's book; the above quote let's you know you should strap yourself in for a soul-searching ride. Lincoln covers a lot of ground in this book - he looks at the structure of power in America from the 1600's to the present; the formation of the Black church as a cultural necessity; which was formed by borrowing the only religion offered (though incompletely and bastardized as it was) to Blackamericans (as he refers to them); and how Christianity has become more concerned with preserving Western culture than promoting values of the faith. He also puts forth an admirable argument for preserving affirmative action; and how the struggles of Blackamericans are different from any other minority or ethnic group; and should be treated as such.Nevertheless;the reason for four stars and not five is that Lincoln seems to say the Black Christian church can't be held responsible for doing anything more in the struggle to change the present imbalance in America - that they are already morally superior to any other religious offering out there.Guess it's just my problem with Christianity in general...
