52 Books, Week 32: The Covenant

As you know, the posts at GMFG have been coming few and far between (like a free hot lunch).

As a budding jetsetter, I just got back from Denver (4 days), and before that DC (4 days), so the lack of writing wasn't lost on me. But, as you may or may not know the first rule of blogging, is don't write about it, be about it, so what better time to come back then for Mr. Smiley's shot at solving all of the ills of the black community... The spectre of grad school applications looms large, but 52 Books waits for no man (or woman)...

• Covenant Website
  

The Covenant is a compliation of policy issues affecting Black folk. It attempts to provide an introductory look at social issues (education, healthcare, prison reform. the digital divide, etc.) along with actions that citizens can take, and/or specific ways to get public officials involved. The scope of the book is ambitious, as it tries to be a handbook of sorts for fixing some pretty thorny complicated issues. I wanted to like The Covenant more than I did, but I still think its worth checking out. Because its designed to be accessible for a variety of readers, the depth involved in the essays leaves a little bit to be desired. As a thought piece, as well as a catalyst for conversation, the Covenant is exceptional. If you're looking for anything more than that, you may come away a touch disappointed.