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William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson is Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University. His latest book is More Than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City.

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The Problems of All Americans I basically agree with the arguments Michael Dawson puts forth in his thoughtful article, especially his call for the black public sphere and black political organizations to...
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