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Living black : social life in an African American neighborhood

Title
Living black : social life in an African American neighborhood / Mark S. Fleisher.
Author
Fleisher, Mark S.
Publication
  • Madison, Wisconsin : The University of Wisconsin Press, [2015]
  • ©2015

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Description
x, 161 pages; 23 cm
Summary
"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. ---From back cover.
Subject
  • African Americans > Illinois > Champaign > Social conditions
  • Ex-convicts > Illinois > Champaign > Social conditions
  • Gang members > Illinois > Champaign > Social conditions
  • Ex-gang members > Illinois > Champaign > Social conditions
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Call Number
Sc E 15-1693
ISBN
  • 9780299305345 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0299305341 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
2015008381
OCLC
904400140
Author
Fleisher, Mark S., author.
Title
Living black : social life in an African American neighborhood / Mark S. Fleisher.
Publisher
Madison, Wisconsin : The University of Wisconsin Press, [2015]
Copyright Date
©2015
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Research Call Number
Sc E 15-1693
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