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pg. 194-197. White Robes on Woodward Avenue. Describes Klan influences in mid-1920s, particularly in containing Negro housing by stimulating organization of neighborhood improvement associations.

Studies responses of one hundred Lansing Negroes to racial discrimination and segregation as shown in their participation in protest groups and activities.

Documents activities concerned with relocation of some three hundred Negro families displaced by construction of Interstate 496 through Lansing.

Describes dislocations resulting from construction of highway in predominantly black area of city. Not examined.

"Examines role of human relation commissions, school systems, Negro leaders and community action programs in providing job training for the adult," using Detroit as an example. Book chapter in Employment, Race and Poverty.

Study of one hundred and fifty Negro males in Lansing shows status achievement in occupation, income and especially in education, leads to participation in collective action to reduce discrimination.

Finds much discrimination in employment and need for better vocational training.

Traces history of blacks in Detroit, and present status as revealed by 1960 census data. Begins with year 1701.