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This book provides a practical, progressive & comprehensive approach for economic "self-reliance" of African-Americans through the church community & women's organizations by leveraging financial resources: a national development fund, development of financial institutions, & a financial support system for historical Black Colleges & Universities. PURPOSE: - To invite a cross-section of persons to participate in a national movement in implementing an ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION PLAN FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS. - To chart a new direction for African-Americans away from a "welfare & economic dependency mentality" to "a self-help & economic self-reliance" philosophy with the church community in the primary & key role. - To assign specific tasks & responsibilities to participating churches, community & women's organizations with goals, timetables, & full accountability. - To share an understanding of the Power of Knowledge & the creative use of Penny Power. TARGET AUDIENCE: African-Americans & supporters with a committed heart & willing hands who are "sick & tired of being sick & tired" of the perennial status quo & welfare dependency too prevalent in the African-American community, & are ready & willing to commit themselves to "a new progressive & dynamic economic agenda." To order send $7.95 plus $2.00 S&H to Penny Lovers of America, Inc., P.O. Box 6141, Somerset, NJ 08875-6141.Barber, Richard E., Sr. is the author of 'Economic Emancipation of African-Americans Let the Church Say "Amen"' with ISBN 9780963470409 and ISBN 096347040X.
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