In the space of less than 20 years,
the public school privatization movement has emerged from the narrow, right
wing fringes to dominate both major political parties. From vouchers to school
choice to charter schools, the issue has divided even Black Americans, who were
once public education's most fervent supporters. Glen Ford explains how this
came about by wealthy individuals buying black politicians and promoting their
careers, particularly Corey Booker.
Glen Ford is a veteran of more than
40 years in broadcast, print and Internet journalism. A former Washington
Bureau Chief and White House, Capitol Hill, and State Department correspondent,
he is currently Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report
(BlackAgendaReport.com), a weekly magazine of news, commentary and analysis
from the Black Left. Along with co-host Nellie Hester Bailey, Ford hosts and
produces the weekly, one-hour Black Agenda Radio program on the Progressive
Radio Network.
Sponsored by LifeLines and Peace
and Justice Task Force of All Souls Church. Event May 9, 2012 Camera, sound Joe
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