America on the Brink

an unfocused agenda, hinders our ability to take substantive steps to address inequities. Leaders have to stop participating in this kind of nihilistic work. We have to stop making enemies of each other. Instead, let us take up the hard work of salvaging broken relationships and partnerships that could help

our people. Final Word

Black political and community leaders face the challenge of dealing with external winds affecting the country while being mindful of destructive “more internal” winds that can leave our communities and institutions decimated if they run their course. I hope this article will help you to think critically and creatively about the challenges before us. In the coming months, we need our political and community leaders to stand in face of the wind and navigate the dangers so our communities can not only survive but thrive in this era of upheaval and change.

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