Remaking America

by James A. Joseph

In Remaking America, renowned nonprofit executive and author James A. Joseph uncovers the long history and rich traditions of giving among people of color. Focusing on four minority groups - Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos - Joseph draws compelling portraits of cultural heroes and heroines who personify the benevolent nature of their unique heritage. The author shows that by understanding and affirming these traditions, we can form a new vision of the larger American community based on shared values, universal compassion, and a new spirituality. In this landmark book, the author identifies, analyzes, and compares the charitable traditions of America's minority populations. He reveals that despite cultural differences, each of the four groups studied has a legacy of self help and volunteerism, and the groups are in consensus about the relationship between individual and society. Through illustrative personal accounts, the author offers a remarkable over