The 23rd of September in
Columbia didn’t start well – it
was raining so heavily that traffic stopped for a while. The first part
of our
day was a meeting with the director of the
Columbia Urban League, J.T.McLawhorn. Despite the bad weather
conditions,
we finally managed to get to the office where the appointment was held.
In the beginning we were
greeted by the two assistants
of the director. They gave us a short introduction
to the
Columbia Urban League profile and structure; explaining their strategy
and
programs as well as describing goals they pursue. We
also gained a brief historical background
which certainly helped us to understand the current problems among the
African
American communities.
The National Urban League
is one of the most
significant organizations providing help for the African Americans in
the US. The
Columbia branch we visited, plays a vital role considering the fact that
the
majority of the population of the South is black. Its main goal is empowering the African
Americans in the society on educational, economic and social level. By
conducting various programs focused on improving digital literacy the
Urban
League strives for equalization of African Americans.
The
final
discussion with the Urban League representatives not only left any
doubts
about the current position of the African Americans but also enriched us
with many
valuable remarks.
Olga & Anna
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