Social Justice for the Burbs?

Here is a thoughtful article by Anthony Bradley writing for World Magazine, in which he challenges the notion that "the poor" are urban and black. Excerpt.

According to the latest census data 44 percent of America’s poor population is white while 25 percent is black. Why then does “the poor” have a black or brown face?

Bradley, of African descent by the looks of his picture, does not avoid controversy, such as this statement:

Moving to the city is great and you don’t need to appeal to justice to sanctify it. Seriously. What’s wrong with moving to the city for the consumption of cultural options and opportunities, to save on auto expenses, and to live more efficiently? Besides, most cities could use the beautification and economic face-lift that gentrification brings.

Read article here.