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Summary

E. Franklin Frazier

Black Bourgeoisie by E. Franklin Frazier

A critical examination of the African American middle class

Factors in Black Bourgeoisie

History of African American middle class

  • Pioneer in African American studies
  • 1894-1962
  • Grew up in Baltimore where he attended Colored High School
  • Published Black Bourgeoisie in 1957

  • Business
  • Education
  • Migration to the north
  • Existed during slavery
  • Black middle class grew shortly after white middle class grew

More Statistics

Real median household income in 2009- $49,777. Black median- $32,584

From blackdemographics.com

  • How does the Black Bourgeoisie fit into Linden Hills?
  • How does the black bourgeoisie function in society?
  • How has the black middle class changed since Frazier wrote the book, or has it changed at all?
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