Black Perspectives; The Black Agenda for the 1990s with Rep. Gloria Fox
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State Rep. Gloria Fox, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, discusses "Striving Toward Economic Progress," the black agenda for the 1990s. Fox notes the difficulties that lie ahead due to federal and state budget cutting, which will put some social service and employment programs in jeopardy, and discusses potential new tax packages to offset the cuts. She also discusses her role as Legislative Black Caucus chair, relocating the Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to Parcel 18 in Roxbury, and the future of Roxbury Community College, including the ongoing presidential search and funding issues; and Boston City Hospital. Black Perspectives is a public affairs talk show featuring in depth conversations about issues of interest to the African American community.
