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Podcast: Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s election as president of Liberia in 2005 was a milestone because she became the first woman elected head of state of any nation in Africa. Since her election, she has sought to restore stability to Liberia after nearly 15 years of civil war. Her emphasis has been to rebuild the country’s infrastructure and expand opportunities for education, economic development and health care.

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DBC’s Podcast: Prisoners of Census Bill Part 1 of 3

State Senator State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman discusses the so-called Prisoners of the Census Bill - Part 1 of 3
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DBC’s Podcast: Thurgood Marshall Plan Part 3

DBC’s Executive Director Roger Green discusses Thurgood Marshall Plan - Part 3
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DBC’s Podcast: Thurgood Marshall Plan Part 2

DBC’s Executive Director Roger Green discusses Thurgood Marshall Plan - Part 2
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DBC’s Podcast: Thurgood Marshall Plan Part 1

DBC’s Executive Director Roger Green discusses Thurgood Marshall Plan
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About DBC

The DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy is a think tank dedicated to forging solutions to the challenges confronting people of color living within urban communities in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora. DBC produces research, formulates policies, sponsors conferences and produces public affairs media programming that advances economic and social justice. It is housed at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York.

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DBC Experts

The DuBois Bunche Center for Public Policy has a wide variety of experts available for background, interviews and speaking engagements on a host of topics related to urban issues.

DBC Urban Policy Breakfasts

The DuBois Bunche Center will soon launch a series of breakfasts with prominent speakers who will explore a wide range of issues of related to issues confronting major urban centers. The breakfasts will offer an opportunity for elected officials, academics, students and community residents to hear the latest in policy initiatives aimed at improving life in America’s major cities.

DBC Podcasts: Urban Focus

The DuBois Bunche Center offers a regular series of podcasts, called Urban Focus, that features interviews with a wide range of elected officials, politicians, community advocates and leading academic figures. They discuss the topics of the day related to issues of concern to urban America.

DBC Publications

Ebonopolis

John Flateau, a senior fellow and co-founder of DBC, offers an exciting, detailed account of the evolution of African-American politics in Brooklyn in his new book, “Ebonopolis.” The book looks at the successes, challenges and competitions that have shaped generations of elections in the heart of New York City’s most populous borough.

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