Studies both internal dynamics and external accomplishments of several civil rights groups in Grand Rapids 1961-1964. Notes that all may work effectively if at least one threatens or precipitates change.
Describes Detroit's involvement in Great Cities School Improvement Project, beginning in 1959, including in-service education for teachers, preparation of appropriate text books, lifting teacher expectations, parent involvement, community use of…
Council, formerly called Negro Leadership Conference, is chaired by Dr. W. W. Plummer. Constitution was examined at Grand Rapids Human Relations Commission.
Finds in families with roughly similar outcomes, "Negro wives are generally more involved in the economic decision of their families than are white wives."
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