20th Century Racism in the 21st Century
The Legacy of Racism in the Southern Region of the United States of America
IV. Conclusion: Challenges for regional NGOs
The Center for Democratic Renewal is planning to form a coalition
of southern NGOs to monitor compliance with CERD. A steering
committee has been set up with 40 member organizations. These
groups represent all 11 southern states and are working to
eliminate racism and discrimination through monitoring, research,
lobbying, lawsuits, grassroots organizing and community
development and empowerment projects. Many of these organizations
date back to the civil rights movement and have been working for
decades to eliminate the roots of racism.
With globalization, we have been pitted against each other in a
race to the bottom. But we have the power to redefine this term.
One of our coalitions goals is to connect to the international
NGO community, globalize our experiences and triumphs, and learn
from the struggles of the poor and people of color everywhere.
One day, in both North and South, and in the South within the
North, in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, we all shall
overcome.
"Ibid.
"Ibid, pg. 103.
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