The vocabulary has changed over the years; so have the specific debates. Negroes become blacks, or inner-city children. We argue about busing, then vouchers, then affirmative action. But theres a worrisome continuity running through these stories: How do we close the achievement gap? What steps should be taken to achieve integration? How do we define equality? The Atlantic was founded to promote abolition, but it—and the nation—are still grasping for what racial justice looks like.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 22:00:53 +0000
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