Black and Brown Education in America: Integration in Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities

A decade-long ethnographic study of Maywood, Illinois, explores the intersection of race, culture, and language, and the role of community organizations in bringing the Black and Latinx communities together.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Black and Brown Education in America: Integration in Schools, Neighborhoods, and Communities is a comprehensive ethnographic study that spans over a decade and delves into the transformative journey of Maywood, Illinois. This once predominantly Black middle-class suburb located outside of Chicago, with roots in the Black Panther Party, has witnessed a significant demographic shift towards a growing Latinx population. The book explores the intricate interplay of race, culture, and language, unraveling the complex Black-Brown identity politics that emerge. It also sheds light on the vital role of community organizations, including interracial faith-based churches and contentious school boards, in fostering unity and collaboration among the Black and Latinx communities.

Amidst a backdrop of racial tensions and escalating violence, the book highlights transformative spaces where coalitions are formed and collaboration thrives. These spaces serve as catalysts for bringing the Black and Latinx communities together, fostering common causes and unified goals. Through in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis, Black and Brown Education in America offers a profound understanding of the complex dynamics shaping education, race, and identity in America. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, community leaders, and individuals seeking to promote inclusivity, understanding, and social justice in diverse communities.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666900767