Comments on: The State Of Black New York City

By: Melba Butler

Melba Butler — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:41:06 +0000

The Black Equity Alliance and our partner the New York Urban League have highlighted some key issues facing the Black community in our report on the State of Black NYC 2007. The document is meant to be a resource but also a Call to Action as it includes “doable” recommendations from each of the authors. Our work over the next several years will focus on collaborating with others to achieve these goals.

By: Saabira

Saabira — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:30:18 +0000

I, for one, am tired of talking, it’s simply time to do. While we engage in this “honest dialogue” the situation continues to exist and get worse. Why is it so hard to understand that talking about a situation doesn’t change it, but a for real committment to “do” whatever is necessary to change it, will? We talk about disparity of pay between whites and blacks when all that’s needed to change that is not another study or more talk, but those who make the hiring and raises decision, should pay what the job is worth no matter who holds that job, male or female, black or white. I know people mean well for the most part, but I am one who is simply fed up with all the talk.

By: Savona

Savona — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:37:13 +0000

It’s important that we discuss why our community is suffering more now than 40 years ago. That could be painful. But I feel there is hope. We just need to talk more and share more in open, honest dialogue. And re-think our approaches, strategies and desires.