Broad ownership of stocks and land is the core of a strong, politically and civically engaged middle class.

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So this may have a spinoff effect -- maybe more blacks will break through the glass ceiling in corporations, more blacks may, because of their newfound confidence, become more civically engaged, run for office.

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These days, everybody likes civically lively venues.

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