Mary Pattillo
The Black Middle Class
Uncover the experiences of middle class African Americans.
POLL QUESTION
Is affirmative action still necessary?
DISCUSSION
Racial Dialogue
Has political correctness impaired racial dialogue?
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SCHEDULE
Big Ten Network
Tuesday, July 14 at 7pm
Thursday, July 16 at 4pm
Friday, July 17 at 9am
WPSU
Thursday, July 23 at 9pm
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Mary Pattillo discusses the rarely studied and often overlooked African American middle class.
Discover the history of the black middle class, learn about conflicts between middle class and poor African Americans, and find out how the election of President Obama has altered the dialogue.
More About the Topic
- Is there a new black class?
(Associated Content) - Sociological Images
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mary Pattillo is one of the leading sociologists on race and class in the 21st century.
She is professor of sociology and African American studies at Northwestern University and author of “Black Picket Fences,” which takes a candid look at the rarely studied black middle class.
Take a photo tour of Mary Pattillo’s neighborhood in Chicago.
Publications
- Read an excerpt from Black Picket Fences
- Read an excerpt from Black on the Block
Additional Resources
- An audio interview with Mary Pattillo
(NPR) - The Two Nations of Black America
(PBS Frontline)
PENN STATE CONNECTION
Penn State Department of Sociology & Crime, Law, and Justice
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