The Crisis Of The Young African Male In The Inner Cities

Examines the broad range of civil rights issues growing out of the crisis confronting young African Amer. (AA) men in the nation's inner cities. Spotlights those factors that directly contribute to the disproportionate number of these young men who struggle to survive at home, in school, in the marketplace, and in "the streets." Experts provided papers on the causes and consequences of this crisis with a focus on criminal justice, educ., employ., entrepren. opportunities, and health care issues. Also features a prominent array of Fed. and local officials, recognized leaders in the civil rights, human rights, religious and law enforce. communities, and a number of young AA men and their local community advocates.