5/28/2023 0 Comments The south side by natalie y moore![]() ![]() And while the subject matter may seem obvious to Black readers or anyone who is aware of Chicago’s cultural and social climate, Moore writes with empathy and great intellect, managing to break down complicated topics and history into simple issues and numbers all readers can understand. ![]() Reading this book feels like having a multi-day conversation with one of your most brilliant friends who loves their hometown. Currently a reporter for WBEZ focusing on the South Side, she’s won numerous awards for her work on segregation and inequality, but her impressive credentials don’t get in the way of her storytelling. Moore is a descendent of the Great Migration, a Chicago Public School (CPS) graduate and a proud South Side native. ![]() The South Side, an acclaimed 2016 book by Natalie Moore, is one such example an account of segregation on Chicago’s South Side written in an accessible style and conversational tone. In the summer, sometimes I prefer to read non-fiction books where I can dive into one particular topic and re-emerge a bit more knowledgeable. ![]()
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