"In The New Urban Leaders, long-time civil rights activist Joyce Ladner profiles an innovative group of urban community development specialists who are bringing change, hope, and the opportunity to succeed to the urban poor. Living and working in some of the country's toughest neighborhoods, these unsung heroes are putting their ideas into action and redefining the civil rights agenda in an era of diminished government support.".

"These exceptional individuals approach entrenched poverty with a vision for change and the technical expertise to make it happen. They inspire and motivate others to become involved, and they articulate the issues in a way that resonates with their followers.".

"This book allows these leaders to speak in their own voices about problems they deal with daily. They talk about their own backgrounds, what attracted them to their work, the roles they and their organizations play in shaping solutions to critical problems, and their assessments of the major pitfalls and limitations they face.".

"Ladner presents the experiences of these leaders to support a powerful call for longterm reinvestment strategies, urging cities to forge partnerships in which government, private nonprofit organizations, and communities join forces to improve opportunities in the inner city. Compelling in its message and scope, The New Urban Leaders illustrates that change is possible even in the most daunting conditions."--BOOK JACKET.