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[rgilbert@xxxxxxx (Rust Gilbert)]

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH  ---   7:30 pM


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>"DEMONIZATION AND SILENCE - BLACK POLITICS AND ELECTIONS IN THE
>1990'S"
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>speaker: Michael Dawson, Associate Professor of Political Science, UofC
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>Prof. Dawson is a well known scholar and author of several important works
>on Afro-American politics including, "Behind the Mule: Race and Class in
>African-American Politics". He will focus his discussion on the underlying
>factors and dynamics of the movement of both major political parties away
>from their formal commitment to civil rights and equality.
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>This retreat raises fundamental questions concerning the relationship of
>progressives , both Black and white , to the Democratic Party. It both
>raises profound dangers, and  opportunities for radical political
>initiatives for the Afro-American community. Professor Dawson's lecture will
>be followed by discussion in which all presentare invited to participate.
>
>New World Resource Center - 1476 W. Irving park Road - 348-3370
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