The black belt

Article Abstract:

Different opinions regarding the "Black Belt", which is said to be a once-fertile crescent that sweeps through Alabama and other southern states are depicted. A 2002 project was proposed to examine Alabama's most troubled region and inform about the problems and indignities of the area so that it would give the people a reason to care and awaken them and point them in the direction of atonement.

Alabama, African Americans, Black Belt (Southern United States)

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State slush fund: public money used to fund legislators' private interests

Article Abstract:

A story about Build Indiana project is presented. This story illustrates what went wrong the with Baptist Women's Shelter in East Chicago with the Build Indiana Fund, a pool of public money that became a slush for legislators.

United States, Public Finance Activities, Public Finance-State, Expenditures-State Govt, Usage, Public officers, Government officials, State finance

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Following the faithful: City portraits: role of religion starkly different in town profiles

Article Abstract:

The cultural differences between the two towns of America, Montclair N.J. and Franklin is potrayed. An effort to understand the differences in the lives of the people in these towns and their priorities is made.

New Jersey, Tennessee, Evaluation, Multiculturalism, Montclair, New Jersey, Franklin, Tennessee

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