ADVERTISEMENTPopular political rhetoric often suggests an "up from the bootstraps" approach to economic security. Where are the policy proposals around true economic security for all groups? Prof. Christien A. Smith's insightful piece published earlier this month, "Slow Death: is the trauma of police violence killing black women?") And UCAN's Phenomenal Woman program helps boost the self-esteem of young black women in and around North Lawndale, which has one of the highest incarceration rates in Illinois. How can women ensure their own economic security if their families are constantly under siege?

Source: Huffington Post August 03, 2016 02:26 UTC