Negroland

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, this memoir explores race, identity, and American culture through Margo Jefferson's upbringing among the Black elite in Chicago. It reflects on the complexities, contradictions, and moments of resilience within a privileged world that often distances itself from broader Black America. With keen insight and evocative storytelling, Jefferson examines pivotal historical eras and personal struggles, celebrating perseverance amid societal challenges.