Growing Up Black and in Chicago

by Erika Catiz and Devin White



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watching "Good Times"
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playing "it" in the park
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swinging on swings
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afraid of the dark

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free styling in the lunchroom
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telling yo' momma jokes
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living to love Hip Hop
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dusty steppin' with old folks

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acrylic nails and finger waves
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rockin' "damaged" and "used" jeans
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box fades and even braids
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cool and thinking we knew everything

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french rolls and Dobb hats
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evening gowns and tuxedos
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great america trips after
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rollin to prom in limos


Growing Up Black and in Chicago by Erika Catiz and Devin White

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