Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity

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Book Synopsis: Can a group of well-intentioned people fulfill the promise of racial integration in America? In this searing and intimate examination of the ideals and realities of racial integration, award-winning Washington Post journalist Laura Meckler tells the story of a decades-long pursuit in Shaker Heights, Ohio, and uncovers the roadblocks that have threatened progress time and again—in housing, in education, and in the promise of shared community.

In the late 1950s, Shaker Heights began groundbreaking work that would make it a national model for housing integration. And beginning in the seventies, it was known as a crown jewel in the national move to racially integrate schools. The school district built a reputation for academic excellence and diversity, serving as a model for how white and Black Americans can thrive together. Meckler—herself a product of Shaker Heights—takes a deeper look into the place that shaped her, investigating its complicated history and its ongoing challenges in order to untangle myth from truth. She confronts an enduring, and troubling, question—if Shaker Heights has worked so hard at racial equity, why does a racial academic achievement gap persist?

In telling the stories of the Shakerites who have built and lived in this community, Meckler asks: What will it take to fulfill the promise of racial integration in America? What compromises are people of all races willing to make? What does success look like, and has Shaker achieved it? The result is a complex and masterfully reported portrait of a place that, while never perfect, has achieved more than most and a road map for communities that seek to do the same. Includes black-and-white images.

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Discover the searing and intimate examination of racial integration in America with "Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity" by award-winning Washington Post journalist Laura Meckler. Dive into the fascinating story of a community in Ohio that became a national model for housing integration and a crown jewel in racially integrated schools. Uncover the roadblocks that threatened progress in housing, education, and shared community and explore the enduring question of why a racial academic achievement gap persists, despite Shaker Heights' commitment to racial equity. Get your copy today and gain insights into what it takes to fulfill the promise of racial integration in America.

Take a deeper look into the place that shaped the author herself, Laura Meckler, as she investigates the complicated history and ongoing challenges of Shaker Heights. Unravel the myths from the truths as Meckler shares the stories of the Shakerites who have built and lived in this community. Through their stories, you'll understand the compromises people of all races are willing to make and what success truly looks like. "Dream Town" provides a complex and masterfully reported portrait of a place that, while never perfect, has achieved more than most. It serves as a roadmap for communities seeking to achieve the same level of racial integration. Don't miss out on this enlightening and thought-provoking read.

With its compelling narrative and eye-opening insights, "Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity" offers a must-read experience. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing pursuit of racial equity in America. Accompanied by black-and-white images that bring the stories to life, this book encapsulates a decades-long journey in Shaker Heights and provides valuable lessons for communities around the nation. Don't wait any longer, click here to get your copy now and be inspired to take proactive steps towards fulfilling the promise of racial integration!

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