... identify and assemble experienced leaders into nonsectarian coalitions devoted to community development. The IAF assembly as such is independent and not connected to any particular church.The IAF netwok has brought together whites, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Catholics and Protestants for mutual support in addressing matters of common concern. The IAF addresses all issues in a race neutral manner in the spirit ... neither the pessimism of Katznelson nor the optimism of Wilson. Both Jonnes and Wilson have demonstrated examples of the effectiveness of multiracial coalitions in a...

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