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Our Kind of People : Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060984384
ISBN-139780060984380
eBay Product ID (ePID)174467
Product Key Features
Book TitleOur Kind of People : inside America's Black Upper Class
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Sociology / General, Social History, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorLawrence Otis Graham
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-034046
ReviewsFascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to African-American studies and the larger American picture., In this groundbreaking work, Graham has interwoven history, genealogy, interviews and personal experience into a thoroughly readable account of this elite group. Recommended for all libraries., "Fascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to African-American studies and the larger American picture." -- New York Times "Strong reportage. . . a highly detailed picture of a world that few of us know." -- Washington Post "A timely examination given the growth of the black middle class and expanded racial integration." -- Booklist "Captivating...from debutante cotillions and the right vacation spots to who's in and out and who's not." -- Los Angeles Magazine "A must read casts an unblinking eye on America's black elite." -- Publisher's Weekly "A provocative and important study of the world of priviliged African Americans." -- New York Post "Captivating...From debutante cotillions and the right vacation spots to who's in and who's not." -- Los Angeles Magazine "In this groundbreaking work, Graham has interwoven history, genealogy, interviews and personal experience into a thoroughly readable account of this elite group. Recommended for all libraries." -- Library Journal "A fascinating study in the attitudes and concerns of "old money" and the way that even the most subtle of color issues permeatedaily life." -- Daily News, "A fascinating study in the attitudes and concerns of "old money" and the way that even the most subtle of color issues permeatedaily life.", Captivating...from debutante cotillions and the right vacation spots to who's in and out and who's not.
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal305.896/073
SynopsisNow a TV series on FOX starring Morris Chestnut, Yaya DaCosta, Nadine Ellis, and Joe Morton. "Fascinating. . . . [Graham] has made a major contribution both to African-American studies and the larger American picture." -- New York Times Debutante cotillions. Million-dollar 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 hard-to-penetrate 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., 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 African-American studies and the larger American picture." --New York Times Debutante cotillions. Million-dollar 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 hard-to-penetrate 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., Debutante cotillions. Million-dollar 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 hard-to-penetrate 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.
LC Classification NumberE185.86
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- Aug 18, 2016
An exceptionally well written documentary
This book gives an accurate depiction of how certain people of color have found a way to make excluding darker people of color in order to make themselves feel better than other social groups. This book offers great detail and references of his sources used in the book. I highly recommend teens and young African American adults read this book to understand where they stand in society.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 24, 2021
Great Book
Great book that I always wanted to read. I was reminded how much I wanted to read the book after Lawrence Graham's recent death. Looking forward to diving in. The book was in very good condition and the price was right.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 23, 2021
Timely Book
Although written many years ago this book addresses today’s issues.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 03, 2018
Great Book
This book is dope. If you wanna learn something great its a great read i had alwaya been wanting to read thiaVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 12, 2021
Good read!
Insight that may be appalling because of the elitism but good to know.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 24, 2020
Good resource
Very informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 07, 2023
GREAT READING AND GREAT HISTORY OF OUR STORY.
EXCELLENT READING AND HISTORICAL!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
