To Be Equal: A Look At Our Nation

by Hugh B. Price

189 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Hugh B. Price is president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, the nation's oldest and largest community-based organization devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream of America. A member of the Editorial Board of the New York Times from 1978–1982, he served six years as Senior Vice President of WNET/Thirteen, the nation's largest public television station, and in 1988, became a vice president of the Rockefeller Foundation. In this capacity, he was responsible for conceiving and funding major initiatives in education for high-risk youth, as well as increasing minority opportunity throughout the United States. A highly respected writer on many issues, Price's articles have appeared in such publications as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Education Week, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition to numerous appearances on such television shows as CNN's Crossfire, the Today Show, Meet The Press, the Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Charlie Rose, and many others, he broadcasts a syndicated weekly radio commentary, and his column, “To Be Equal,” can be found in African American newspapers nationwide. A sought-after lecturer who has delivered keynote speeches for the National Press Club, the Fortune 500 Forum, and other prestigious groups, Hugh Price also recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Chief State School Officers. He sits on numerous corporate boards and formerly served on the board of the Education Testing Service, which designs the SAT. He and his wife live in Westchester County, New York.