Civic EngagementActivities and philosophies that advocate connecting communities with socially sensitive beliefs and actions are what we now call civic engagement. These are therefore individual or collective actions aimed at responding to issues deemed to be of public interest. They can manifest themselves in many ways, including: public service, civic activity, service-learning, crusade, and advocacy, to name a few, because the list is endless. Behind civic engagement lie several causes. These vary depending on the purpose and cause of the engagement. In most cases however, they aim to ensure that all participants receive meaningful services and experiences. This has been there since time immemorial. Stokely, in his Black Power campaign, called for the empowerment of black minorities (Carmichael, 1969). He called on them to demonstrate their strength and claim their inherent rights. Former US President William Jeffrey Clinton launched the America in the 21st Century initiative in 1997 (Presidential Initiative on Race, 1998). He shared the vision of an America not divided by their racial differences, which he considered one of the greatest critics of America as the ultimate stepping stone of diversity. This theory was also highlighted in Sheri Tepper's book "The gate to Women's Country" (Tepper, 1990). In the book, the theme was promulgated in several ways. These included policies aimed at self-preservation, civil rights, and freedom of choice, among others. To achieve civic engagement, one must engage in a variety of ways. These are determined by several factors, including the objective of civic engagement, the people involved, the funds to be involved, among others. The...... middle of paper ... preserved by people like Stokely is more often than not likely to lead to public unrest and the rise of gangs meant to instill public fear of the ideals promulgated. by ideals (Scott, JW 1976). However, there are positive civic engagements, more so when they aim to promote public unity and personal development, as envisioned by the One America initiative. Works Cited Carmichael, Stokely. Black power and the third world. 1969: n.pag. Print.Scott, JW The Black Revolts: Racial Stratification in the United States: The Politics of Inheritance, Caste, and Class in American Society. 1976. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Schenkman Pub. 131-132.Tepper, Sheri S. The Gate to Women's Land. Corgi Books, 1990. Print. The President's Initiative on Race. One America in the 21st Century, One AmericaDialogue Guide: Leading a Discussion on Race.1998.