Summary:
The memoir provides a detailed exploration of the author's experiences growing up in the upper echelons of the black elite in Chicago during the 1950s and 1960s. It examines the complexities of race, class, and gender, as she navigates the pressures of privilege and the weight of racial discrimination.
Key points:
1. Race and Class Intersectionality: Jefferson examines the privileges and burdens of the black elite, or "Negroland", highlighting their struggle with social status and racial discrimination.
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