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Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class,New
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Now a TV series on FOX starring Morris Chestnut, Yaya DaCosta, Nadine Ellis, and Joe Morton.'Fascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to AfricanAmerican studies and the larger American picture.' New York TimesDebutante cotillions. Milliondollar homes. Summers in Martha's Vineyard. Membership in the Links, Jack & Jill, Deltas, Boule, and AKAs. An obsession with the right schools, families, social clubs, and skin complexion. This is the world of the black upper class and the focus of the first book written about the black elite by a member of this hardtopenetrate group.Author and TV commentator Lawrence Otis Graham, one of the nation's most prominent spokesmen on race and class, spent six years interviewing the wealthiest black families in America. He includes historical photos of a people that made their first millions in the 1870s. Graham tells who's in and who's not in the group today with separate chapters on the elite in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nashville, and New Orleans. A new Introduction explains the controversy that the book elicited from both the black and white communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class'? A: The book explores the world of the black upper class in America, detailing their social structures, cultural practices, and historical context.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Lawrence Otis Graham, a prominent commentator on race and class in America.
- Q: What type of content is included in the book? A: The book includes interviews with wealthy black families, historical photos, and chapters focusing on elite communities in various American cities.
- Q: When was 'Our Kind of People' first published? A: The book was first published on December 22, 1999.
- Q: Is there an introduction that discusses the book's impact? A: Yes, there is a new Introduction that addresses the controversy the book generated among both black and white communities.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: Can this book serve as a resource for understanding African-American studies? A: Yes, the book is considered a significant contribution to African-American studies and provides insights into the social dynamics of the black elite.
- Q: Is 'Our Kind of People' available in any other formats? A: The provided details do not specify other formats, but it is common for books to be available in hardcover or digital formats as well.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for readers interested in race, class, and the social dynamics of the black upper class in America.