Harlem Ain't Nothin' but a Third World Country: The Global Economy, Empowerment Zones and the Colonial Status of Africans in America

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Summary: Mamadou makes it plain
Review: Mamadou Chinyelu quotes Rev. William James - "What bothers me is that our leader seem to be asleep, while Harlem is being gradually taken away from us." Chinyelu's book Harlem Ain't Nothin' but a Third World Country describes how Harlem reached it's current state in a well organized, superbly documented.

Chinyelu first teaches us the characteristics of a third world nation and how those characteristics relate to Harlem. Using the third world as a paradigm we can more clearly understand how and why the current African American residents of Harlem are in jeopardy of being displaced. We can also see more clearly why these same residents and the political leadership is almost powerless to do anything about it.

'Them that got shall get..." With home and business ownership already at dismal levels in Harlem, Chinyelu sites many examples of how even these few owners are being forced out by transnational corporations with the aid of politicians - politicians who were unwilling to help local residents in a similar fashion.

Chinyelu's prophetic account of Harlem is eye-opening. Clearly the lessons here can be applied to any other community, where the needs of working class are ignored. Take Heed.

Rating:
Summary: Mamadou makes it plain
Review: Mamadou Chinyelu quotes Rev. William James - "What bothers me is that our leader seem to be asleep, while Harlem is being gradually taken away from us." Chinyelu's book Harlem Ain't Nothin' but a Third World Country describes how Harlem reached it's current state in a well organized, superbly documented.

Chinyelu first teaches us the characteristics of a third world nation and how those characteristics relate to Harlem. Using the third world as a paradigm we can more clearly understand how and why the current African American residents of Harlem are in jeopardy of being displaced. We can also see more clearly why these same residents and the political leadership is almost powerless to do anything about it.

`Them that got shall get..." With home and business ownership already at dismal levels in Harlem, Chinyelu sites many examples of how even these few owners are being forced out by transnational corporations with the aid of politicians - politicians who were unwilling to help local residents in a similar fashion.

Chinyelu's prophetic account of Harlem is eye-opening. Clearly the lessons here can be applied to any other community, where the needs of working class are ignored. Take Heed.