In collaboration with the New York Urban League, The Alliance produced a joint publication created to address the issues that contribute to the civic and economic disparity between New Yorkers of African decent and the general population.

As envisioned, SoBNYC 2007 is a living document with achievable recommendations that can support policymakers in both government and the private sector.

SoBNYC 2007 documents eleven aspects of Black life and livelihood in New York City

The distinguished contributors include The Alliance Board Chair, Billy E. Jones, MD, the Honorable C. Virginia Fields, Congressman Gregory Meeks, William C. Bell, John Mourning, Dr. Adelaide Sanford, David Jones, Esq. Roy Hastick, Dr. Alma C. Carten, David Banks, Rev. Dr. Susan Johnson Cook, Rev. David Billings, Imam Talb Abdur Rashid, Lucille McEwen, Esq., Dr. Divine Pryor, Eddie Ellis, Karl Rodney, Sabine Salandy, Dr. Darrick Hamilton and Dennis Derryck, and the late Robert Gumbs.

SoBNYC 2007 examines Health, Child Wellbeing (including Child Welfare), Education, Criminal Justice (inclusive of courts, prisons, discharges, probation, etc.), Black Ownership, Entrepreneurship, Unemployment and Joblessness, Housing, Advertising, Corporate Board Participation, and the role of Faith Based Traditions, and a special report on Blacks in the Construction Industry, one of the largest industries in New York City.

Each research-based analysis includes realistic policy and action-oriented recommendations.

Copies of SoBNYC 2007 are available upon request. For information please Contact Us.