Despite progress, barriers remain for blacks, Valley native says

YOUNGSTOWN

Even though much progress has been made in the last several decades, many of America’s black communities remain in a state of emergency, a longtime social and political activist says.

Ron Daniels, formerly of Youngstown, addressed what he sees as remaining barriers for many black people during a 45-

minute presentation Thursday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmalee Ave., on the city’s North Side.

Daniels, who lives in New York City and is in town for the 50th reunion of the Rayen School’s Class of 1960, also discussed the situation in Haiti and his visits there.

Read more of what he had to say in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.