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Black women at the intersection of race and poverty in urban communities: Partnerships for transformation
Author(s) -
Johnson Michelle A.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.20426
Subject(s) - poverty , racism , empowerment , race (biology) , welfare reform , sociology , economic growth , intersection (aeronautics) , welfare , culture of poverty , gender studies , disadvantaged , political science , basic needs , geography , economics , cartography , law
This article examines the intersection of race and poverty on the lives of Black women living in urban communities. Historical systemic racism continues to leave many marginalized communities on the periphery and struggling to maneuver in a society that limits access to empowerment to move out of poverty. To transform the lives of those living in poor urban communities, dismantling systemic racism where race and poverty intersect must be included in policymakers’ priorities. This work begins with partnerships forged between public policy makers, adult educators, literacy education and training programs, welfare programs, and employment programs and employers.