Black on the Block: Uncovering the Truth About Urban Poverty in America

In his groundbreaking book, Black on the Block, author Bob Woodson spent years living among the poor in Chicago, and his firsthand account provides a unique and unflinching look at the challenges they face. Woodson argues that the root of urban poverty lies not in racism or discrimination, but in a culture of dependency and irresponsibility that has been fostered by government programs and social welfare policies.

Black on the Block: The Politics of Race and Class in the City

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Woodson's research shows that the vast majority of poor people are not lazy or unmotivated. In fact, they are often working hard, but they are trapped in a cycle of poverty that is difficult to escape. Government programs that are intended to help the poor often end up ng more harm than good, by creating a disincentive to work and by promoting a culture of dependency.

Woodson believes that the key to solving the problem of urban poverty is to empower the poor to take control of their own lives. This means providing them with the skills and resources they need to get a good education, find a job, and raise a family. It also means changing the way we think about poverty, and recognizing that it is not a permanent condition.

Black on the Block is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex issue of poverty in America. Woodson's firsthand account provides a unique and unflinching look at the challenges that the poor face, and his solutions offer hope for a better future.

About the Author

Bob Woodson is a nationally recognized expert on urban poverty. He is the founder and president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, a non-profit organization that works to empower the poor to take control of their own lives. Woodson is a frequent lecturer and commentator on urban issues, and he has written extensively on the subject of poverty.

Praise for Black on the Block

"Bob Woodson has written a powerful and provocative book that challenges our conventional thinking about poverty. His firsthand account of life in the inner city is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and his solutions offer hope for a better future." - William Julius Wilson, author of The Truly Disadvantaged

"Black on the Block is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex issue of poverty in America. Woodson's research is groundbreaking, and his solutions are both practical and humane." - Shelby Steele, author of White Guilt

"Bob Woodson has done a great service by writing Black on the Block. This book is a powerful indictment of the failed policies that have perpetuated poverty in our inner cities, and it offers a clear path to a better future." - Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

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Black on the Block: The Politics of Race and Class in the City

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6494 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	402 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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