Urban Stimulus Town Hall Meeting
A panel discussion was held on using economic stimulus funds for urban reconstruction. Charles Ogletree moderated the panel. Opening and clo… read more
A panel discussion was held on using economic stimulus funds for urban reconstruction. Charles Ogletree moderated the panel. Opening and closing remarks were made by the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Secretary Tom Vilsack, who also engaged in a dialog. Topics included funding school programs, accessing federal and state agency stimulus programs, and employment issues. close
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Charles J. Ogletree Jr. Founding Executive Director Houston (Charles Hamilton) Institute for Race and Justice
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