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Living Black breaks the stereotype of poor African American neighborhoods as dysfunctional ghettos of helpless and hopeless people. Despite real and enduring poverty, the community described here-the historic North End of Champaign, Illinois-has a vibrant social life and strong ties among generations. But it operates on its own nonjudgmental terms-teen moms aren't derided, school dropouts aren't ridiculed, and parolees and ex-cons aren't scorned. Mark S. Fleisher offers a window into daily life…
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- Author: Mark S Fleisher
- Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
- ISBN-10: 0299305341
- ISBN-13: 9780299305345
- Format: 15.2 x 22.9 x 0.9 cm, softcover
- Language: English
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Living Black breaks the stereotype of poor African American neighborhoods as dysfunctional ghettos of helpless and hopeless people. Despite real and enduring poverty, the community described here-the historic North End of Champaign, Illinois-has a vibrant social life and strong ties among generations. But it operates on its own nonjudgmental terms-teen moms aren't derided, school dropouts aren't ridiculed, and parolees and ex-cons aren't scorned.Mark S. Fleisher offers a window into daily life in this neighborhood, particularly through the stories of Mo and Memphis Washington, who fight to sustain a stable home for their children, and of Burpee, a local man who has returned to the North End to rebuild his life after years of crime and punishment in Chicago. "Outstanding" books for public & secondary school libraries from university presses, American Library Association
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- Author: Mark S Fleisher
- Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
- ISBN-10: 0299305341
- ISBN-13: 9780299305345
- Format: 15.2 x 22.9 x 0.9 cm, softcover
- Language: English English
Living Black breaks the stereotype of poor African American neighborhoods as dysfunctional ghettos of helpless and hopeless people. Despite real and enduring poverty, the community described here-the historic North End of Champaign, Illinois-has a vibrant social life and strong ties among generations. But it operates on its own nonjudgmental terms-teen moms aren't derided, school dropouts aren't ridiculed, and parolees and ex-cons aren't scorned.
Mark S. Fleisher offers a window into daily life in this neighborhood, particularly through the stories of Mo and Memphis Washington, who fight to sustain a stable home for their children, and of Burpee, a local man who has returned to the North End to rebuild his life after years of crime and punishment in Chicago. "Outstanding" books for public & secondary school libraries from university presses, American Library Association
Mark S. Fleisher offers a window into daily life in this neighborhood, particularly through the stories of Mo and Memphis Washington, who fight to sustain a stable home for their children, and of Burpee, a local man who has returned to the North End to rebuild his life after years of crime and punishment in Chicago. "Outstanding" books for public & secondary school libraries from university presses, American Library Association
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