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   Jan 11, 2018 · Waithe acknowledges that some of the broad themes of The Chi may feed into clichés about inner-city communities. But, she says, "I wasn't trying to feed the stereotype at all. But, she says, "I ...

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   Jan 11, 2018 · Waithe acknowledges that some of the broad themes of The Chi may feed into clichés about inner-city communities. But, she says, "I wasn't trying to feed the stereotype at all. But, she says, "I ...

3. umlconnector.com › 2018 › 02‘The Chi’ attempts to defy racial stereotypes | The Connector

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   May 7, 2016 · Brandon defies all the typical stereotypes associated with inner cities, and allows the plot to have a promising future. In a way, Brandon allows the plot to have a good versus bad guy vibe, doing so only takes away from the overall message of the show and does nearly the opposite.

4. www.nbcnews.com › think › opinionWhy black art matters: How Showtime's 'The Chi' humanizes ...

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   Feb 20, 2018 · "The Chi" gives people a closer look into who the people of Chicago are beyond statistics and stereotypes. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

5. daily.jstor.org › inner-city-myths-and-realities“Inner City” Myths and Realities - JSTOR Daily

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   Jan 25, 2017 · January 25, 2017. 2 minutes. The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Over the past year, Donald Trump has repeatedly conflated black America with the “inner city,” most recently accusing Representative John Lewis of not caring about “burning and crime infested” neighborhoods. In reality, of course, most African ...

6. medium.com › @NYUurbanlab › why-we-cant-forgetWe Can’t Forget America’s Inner Cities - Medium

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   Feb 23, 2018 · Feb 23, 2018. --. Image credit: Haley House. More than 32 million Americans live and work in distressed urban communities, yet their voices often remain unheard. Inner cities — neighborhoods ...

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   Does the Chi feed into stereotypes about inner-city communities?

   • Waithe acknowledges that some of the broad themes of The Chi may feed into clichés about inner-city communities. But, she says, "I wasn't trying to feed the stereotype at all. I wanted to face the stereotype head on, and then turn it on its head; or force you to look at where stereotypes come from, because there is a truth in all of them."

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   What's 'the Chi' based on?

   • Now Waithe is lending her voice to a new project. Showtime's The Chi, which she created and executive produces, explores the ripple effects of a deadly shooting in a South Side Chicago community a lot like the one Waithe grew up in. Waithe acknowledges that some of the broad themes of The Chi may feed into clichés about inner-city communities.

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   Are inner cities reviving neighborhoods?

   • While there has certainly been an influx of new residents into cities that has revitalized neighborhoods, it isn’t as pervasive as people think. Inner cities represent 10 percent of the U.S. population, 16 percent of unemployment, 22 percent of poverty, and 32 percent of minority poverty.

   We Can’t Forget America’s Inner Cities - Medium

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   Is poverty shifting from inner cities to suburbs?

   • We also see a lot of business growth in the inner cities and they continue to offer competitive advantages for some industries. Much has been written about the “suburbanization of poverty.” Is poverty shifting from inner cities to the suburbs? I would characterize it more as an expansion of poverty beyond core urban neighborhoods.

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8. www.newgeography.com › contentThe Real State of America’s Inner Cities | Newgeography.com

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   Feb 1, 2017 · The Real State of America’s Inner Cities. The New York Times ran a piece in today’s paper about the state of America’s inner cities – and of course Donald Trump. Their conclusion is that the landscape of America’s cities, and of American blacks – the “inner city” is clearly a racially loaded term – is complex. I agree with that.