REPORTBACK from Poverty Initiative Immersion 2008Current poverty in rural and urban America: one size does not fit all. The only common denominator is that people of color are disproportionately represented. In January, Union Theological Seminary's Poverty Initiative organized a tour of the South, meeting and learning from local poverty activists in rural and urban settings. Come to Bluestockings Books to dialogue with participants about their experiences, and what lessons they brought back.An event organized by Jean Rice from Picture the Homeless and Arthur Trotman, member of Union Theological Seminary's Board of Trustees.Sunday, February 17th, 7PM.Bluestockings Books. 172 Allen StreetBetween Stanton and Rivington. 1 block south of Houston and 1st Avenue. 1 block south of the F train's 2nd Avenue stop.For more information, contact Jean Rice at 646-314-6423, or via email at lefty1781939@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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