Black Freedom Struggle in Urban Appalachia Norton But it’s Nana who opens

But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city

and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly

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and I found a kindred spirit

Black Freedom Struggle in Urban Appalachia Norton But it’s Nana who opensThe largest urban center in Appalachia, Pittsburgh has long been a hub of Black freedom work. It has also been an enduring center of carcerality in the United States. Local experiences reflect a strong tradition of resisting systemic antiblackness, state and corporate divestment, repression, and broader carceral forces and highlight Pittsburgh's record of labor radicalism, environmental activism, and community educational efforts. Black Freedom