The chosen ones : black men and the politics of redemption

Jones, Nikki 1975- (author.).

Summary: "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"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780520288355
ISBN: 9780520288348
ISBN: 0520288343
ISBN: 0520288351
Physical Description: print
xix, 226 pages ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-206) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Eric's awakening -- The crime-fighting community -- Targets -- Buffers and bridges -- "A rose out of this cement" : Jay's story -- Conclusion: lessons from the field.