The Essential Kerner Commission Report

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Focusing on systemic racism, the Kerner Commission Report offers a dramatic exploration of urban uprisings from 1964 to 1967, revealing insights that remain relevant today. Jelani Cobb, a Columbia University professor and New Yorker correspondent, highlights the report's significance amidst its neglect, emphasizing its historical context and the urgent issues it addresses. Released shortly before Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the report serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing struggles against racial inequality in America.