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Jerry G. Watts

Jerry Watts is a professor of Political Science ath the City University of New York Graduate Center. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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What Use Are Black Mayors?

By Jerry G. Watts

According to some in the national media, the televised images of New Orleans following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina may serve as catalysts to reintroduce into the consciousness of Americans (read white Americans) the continuing significance of race and class subjugation in America. Though the awakening of the American public to the existence of horrible…

According to some in the national media, the televised images of New Orleans following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina may serve as catalysts to reintroduce into…

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