The Chosen Ones
eBook - PDF

The Chosen Ones

  1. 249 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Chosen Ones

About this book

In The Chosen Ones, sociologist and feminist scholar Nikki Jones shares the compelling story of a group of Black men living in San Francisco's historically Black neighborhood, the Fillmore. Against all odds, these men work to atone for past crimes by reaching out to other Black men, young and old, with the hope of guiding them toward a better life. Yet despite their genuine efforts, they struggle to find a new place in their old neighborhood. With a poignant yet hopeful voice, Jones illustrates how neighborhood politics, everyday interactions with the police, and conservative Black gender ideologies shape the men's ability to make good and forgive themselves—and how the double-edged sword of community shapes the work of redemption.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. THE CHOSEN ONES
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. 1. Eric’s Awakening
  11. 2. The Crime-Fighting Community
  12. 3. Targets
  13. 4. Buffers and Bridges
  14. 5. “A Rose out of This Cement”: Jay’s Story
  15. Conclusion: Lessons from the Field
  16. Notes
  17. References
  18. Index

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