Black Freedom Struggle in Urban Appalachia Norton a mother and daughter communicating—from

a mother and daughter communicating—from this world to the one beyond—as they try to heal each other

The time is our own

”—Glamour

But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city

from its unlikely origins to the societal conditions that amplified its success

Black Freedom Struggle in Urban Appalachia Norton a mother and daughter communicating—fromThe largest urban center in Appalachia, Pittsburgh has long been a hub of Black freedom work. It has also been an enduring center of carcerality in the United States. Local experiences reflect a strong tradition of resisting systemic antiblackness, state and corporate divestment, repression, and broader carceral forces and highlight Pittsburgh's record of labor radicalism, environmental activism, and community educational efforts. Black Freedom