For the middle class, the police protect property, give directions, and help old ladies. For the urban poor, the police are those who arrest you. In almost any slum there is a vast conspiracy against the forces of law and order.

Michael Harrington

The Other America

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Topic

Police

Author

Michael Harrington

Source

The Other America

Genre

Sociology Political literature

Language

English

Time

1962 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Socialist Activist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Harrington, Michael. The Other America: Poverty in the United States. Macmillan Publishing Company, 1962, ch. 1.

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Malcolm X

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Topic
Black freedom struggle
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Malcolm X
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1964 1960s 20th century
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Citation

Malcolm X. Speech at the founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. Founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. 28 June 1964, Audubon Ballroom, New York City, NY, USA.