Tug-of-wars over style and strategy have often strained the relationship between groups in the race relations and racial justice movement. Some have been labeled as too confrontational, while others have been accused of working too much within the power structure. Holding Up the Mirror: Working Interdependently for Just and Inclusive Communities, published by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, shows that mutual acceptance of seemingly competing tactics can make the movement stronger and more effective.

"There can never be a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to race relations because race problems appear in different ways and affect people differently," said Joint Center president, Eddie N. Williams. "In Holding Up the Mirror, race relations and racial justice groups from across a wide spectrum are acknowledging that strategic collaborations can help them all reach a wider, more diverse audience more effectively."

Written by Maggie Potapchuk, senior program associate with the Joint Center's Network of Alliances Bridging Race and Ethnicity (NABRE) program, Holding Up the Mirror provides greater insight into nine distinct approaches being used by local and national organizations across the country. It also recommends ways for creating collaborative strategies to address community issues.

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Date Published: March 2002

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