“Rebellions are always surprising in American society because segregation hides Black life from white America.” BaltimoreBeautiful Ghetto Author:Allen, Devin
“These, of course, can be important markers in attempts to chart the public and private institutional underpinnings of the social crises in communities across Baltimore, but they are often highlighted at the expense of locating the humor, beauty, history, community, and humanness of Black Baltimore. In this sense, Devin Allen is a gift.” BaltimoreBeautiful GhettoFreddie Gray Book:A Beautiful Ghetto Source: A Beautiful Ghetto
“Liberalism and conservatism often converge at the point of erasing the individuality and humanity of Black people by invoking the perils of “the ghetto.” But what is often missed is what Black people have done within that space.” BaltimoreBlmBeautiful Ghetto Author:Devin Allen
“Black life is not only about hardship, it is also about poetry, play, celebration, curiosity, tradition, and what some have referred to as “the beautiful struggle.” Where some see only a “ghetto,” we have often seen the “Black Metropolis” or our space where we share–across cities and regions–language, music, food, and a common history of resistance and struggle.” BaltimoreBeautiful Ghetto Author:Devin Allen
“Celebrate and understand life, so we don’t have to spend all our time mourning death. –Wes Moore Introduction” BaltimoreBlmBeautiful GhettoFreddy Gray Author:Devin Allen