Peace out to revolution! Activism among African American youth: An argument for radical healing

Young

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 77-96

  Ginwright, Shawn A ^a  

^a SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Activism; African American youth; Civic life; Healing; Hope; Political; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 77649258035     PISSN: 11033088     EISSN: 17413222     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/110330880901800106     Document Type: Article

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