ABSTRACT

Most new employment opportunities do not occur in central cities, near all-Negro neighborhoods. They are being created in suburbs and outlying areas-and this trend is likely to continue indefinitely.

National Advisory (Kerner) Commission on Civil Disorders (1968: 392)

Latisha: I was already taking my daughter, and her teacher, I just happened to say, if you hear of anything, let me know. And it’s amazing, I’m so glad I said that. And she said, you know what, we need a reception here. And that’s how I got that job. And I was there almost a whole year.