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Poverty in Black and White: The Politics and Subjectivity of Being Poor in America

While communities of color experience poverty at a much higher rate, over half of all poor people in America are white.  Yet the myth persists that the face of poverty in this country is almost exclusively Black or brown – which leaves poor people of color largely demonized and dismissed and the white poor virtually invisible.

How does this “racialization of poverty” shape how the Black and white communities relate – subjectively and politically – to being poor?  What does this mean for efforts to improve the lives of America’s poor – and to put an end to poverty altogether?

Join Dr. Lenora Fulani and guests for a conversation in which we’ll explore the real life experience of being poor in America, including the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that undermine our collective ability to come up with more creative solutions to the poverty that undermines our ability to move forward as a country.

The event will be held at NYU School of Law, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South, Room 148. 

Fee:  $40 ($35 in advance); $10 student/unemployed.

To register, go to www.eastsideinstitute (click on classes/events) or contact Melissa Meyer, (212) 941-8906 ext 304.











When: Fri., Dec. 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: NYU School of Law
40 Washington Square S.
212-998-6040
Price: $40 ($35 in advance)
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While communities of color experience poverty at a much higher rate, over half of all poor people in America are white.  Yet the myth persists that the face of poverty in this country is almost exclusively Black or brown – which leaves poor people of color largely demonized and dismissed and the white poor virtually invisible.

How does this “racialization of poverty” shape how the Black and white communities relate – subjectively and politically – to being poor?  What does this mean for efforts to improve the lives of America’s poor – and to put an end to poverty altogether?

Join Dr. Lenora Fulani and guests for a conversation in which we’ll explore the real life experience of being poor in America, including the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that undermine our collective ability to come up with more creative solutions to the poverty that undermines our ability to move forward as a country.

The event will be held at NYU School of Law, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South, Room 148. 

Fee:  $40 ($35 in advance); $10 student/unemployed.

To register, go to www.eastsideinstitute (click on classes/events) or contact Melissa Meyer, (212) 941-8906 ext 304.

Buy tickets/get more info now