Up Next
Back to Show
MetroFocus
Author Michael Woodsworth Discusses Bed-Stuy Activism Part 3
Author Michael Woodsworth traces the legacy of the War on Poverty in his book, Battle for Bed-Stuy. He argues that the War on Poverty created a national anti-poverty infrastructure, but it lacked the funding and time it needed to make a large impact. He also discusses how residents are trying to re-ignite community efforts in order to stop gentrification in Bed-Stuy today.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
28:00
INSIDE THE PROTESTS; THE CHALLENGE AGAINST "RIGHT TO SHELTER"
28:00
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY LEADERS UNITE ON CREATING A SPACE FOR HEALING AND CONNECTION
28:00
NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR STORIES FROM INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST WAR ZONE
28:00
PRESERVING DEMOCRACY: HOW YOUNG LATINOS COULD SWAY THE 2024 ELECTION AND BEYOND
28:00
“HELL TO PAY: HOW THE SUPPRESSION OF WAGES IS DESTROYING AMERICA”
28:00
METROFOCUS 2-NIGHT REPORT ON THE NYC MIGRANT CRISIS: NIGHT 2
28:00
2-NIGHT REPORT ON THE NYC MIGRANT CRISIS: NIGHT 1
28:00
WHY IS NEW YORK LAGGING BEHIND IN LEGAL MARIJUANA SALES?
28:00
SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ INDICTMENT; “TEEN RACE OF HOPE.”
28:00
METROFOCUS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: NIGHT 3 -BLACK YOUTH SUICIDE
28:00
METROFOCUS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: NIGHT 2
28:00
METROFOCUS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: NIGHT 1 -“ANXIOUS NATION”DOCUMENTARY