I think it is difficult to achieve a meaningful political coalition if you have race-based programs that divide … - William Julius Wilson

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I think it is difficult to achieve a meaningful political coalition if you have race-based programs that divide members of the coalition. The problem I have, however, is that white people assume an either
or position: Either we have race-based programs or we don't. What I see is comprehensive social reform that includes race-based and race-neutral programs.

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