Publication

2015 - , Wisconsin

Language

English

Word Count

40,250 words, Guess

Page Count

161 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780299305345
  • Open LibraryOL27196210M

Classifications

  • DDC305.896/073077366
  • LCCE185.86 .F56 2015
  • LCCE185.86.F56 2015

Description

"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 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." -- Publisher's description

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Living black: social life in an African American neighborhood2015-01-01

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