Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class, (Paperback)

Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class, (Paperback)

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  • Insightful Exploration: This paperback offers an in-depth look into America's Black upper class, authored by Harper Perennial and published on December 22, 1999.
  • Authoritative Perspective: Written by Lawrence Otis Graham, a prominent spokesman on race and class, the book is based on six years of interviews with wealthy Black families.
  • Historical Context: It delves into the historical origins of the Black aristocracy, featuring families who amassed their wealth starting in the 1870s.
  • Social Dynamics: The book explores exclusive social clubs, including fraternities, sororities, and the significance of skin complexion and family background within this elite group.
  • Geographic Overview: It provides a city-by-city guide to the Black elite, covering influential communities in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and other major cities.
  • Critical Reception: The publication includes a new introduction addressing the controversy it generated within both Black and white communities.
  • Comprehensive Details: Spanning 448 pages, this paperback (ISBN: 9780060984380) offers a detailed examination of a hard-to-penetrate social stratum.
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Aug 5, 2025
Susan
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Keep Marching!

Recommend for many reasons but primarily African Americans need to see there is another World other than Raappers and Welfare that are always noted anyplace that deals with uneducated People!!

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A Must Read

i really enjoyed this book. It gives an unknown history of a culture that is often forgotten. A definite read.

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Apr 29, 2025
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Great read can't wait to finish it

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