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Desegregation isn‘t about Black people giving up their institutions

May reading recap: https://debbybrauer.org/#may-2021-recap

review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-south-side-a-portrait-of-chicago...

History—events both big & small—is never more powerful or interesting than when it is viewed through the eyes of someone who experienced it themselves or who was able to speak to those who did. And, as history started yesterday, it is never too early to learn from it. Both these truths are apparent in Moore‘s book which examines segregation—in housing, jobs, schools & more—in Chicago. A fascinating book highlighting how far we still have to go.

I have several fiction preorders arriving today and anticipate starting one of them tonight. So more nonfiction while I wait. I had a chance to hear Natalie Moore speak last year, and got a signed copy of her book, when she won the Chicago Public Library‘s 21st Century Award. I‘ve heard great things about it and am definitely interested in learning more about the complicated history of this great city.

Ready to relax w a book and la croix lol

This book....wow. When I lived in Ohio I was naive to race relations, but when I moved to Chicago, it was so clear what was happening. Although South side Chicago is not the only place to have a story like this, the lessons in this book are priceless. Such a great read.

Been blasting through this book. I lived in Chicago for several years and worked in the south side, so I understand what the author is talking about. This book is so well written & on point. *side note* you can see Infinite Jest peeking through for the #buddyread I'm gearing up for with @goodwillfronting starting April 1st. Eek!

Wanted to start a new book tonight, but I just can't force myself to stay awake. Long work day....
#currentmood

As a girl from Chicago I really loved this book. An interesting overview of segregation in the city, between housing, schools, government and overall amenities. My dad worked as a teacher in many of the neighborhoods mentioned and I grew up listening to stories on the news about the south side (less than 10 min from where I grew up). #litsyreadingchallenge #byanindiepublisher

2016 reading, that's a wrap! So nice to end my year in reading on such a high note. Natalie blends the personal and the political in this in-depth look at segregation in Chicago. One of the best books on the city I've ever read, and would be a great One Book, One Chicago choice going forward. I'll be searching out more from her in the future and will be pushing this on all the Chicagoans I know.

This whole paragraph. Arne Duncan is poking his nose around Chicago again.

Good analysis of the damage of "Chiraq"

Set aside all of my other books so I could be sure to finish this before I return it to the library tomorrow.

Moore does an incredible job of describing various aspects of segregation in Chicago, giving each its own chapter and giving the reader an understanding of how policies affects the city as a whole, not just the south side. An important read for any Chicagoan and anyone who wants a more nuanced picture of an oft-maligned part of the city.

Halfway through this book and I can see why it won the ChiRB award for nonfiction 😻👌👍💫

I can't even....

Natalie Moore won the ChiRB award for best nonfiction, and also won a separate award for promoting the lit community in Chicago this year. She accepted the award with her baby in tow! So cute.

A really fantastic exploration of segregation focusing on Chicago and its south side. This examination of race and segregation is especially relevant right now and worth checking out.

I've been waiting a long time for the inimitable Natalie's book to drop. Reading it now as I prep to moderate a panel with her at the end of the month (stay tuned). Part journalism, part personal memoir (Natalie grew up in the Chatham community of Chicago).