White American families responded to the desegregation of public pools and urban amusement parks in the exact same way—by collecting their children and going home, for good. White flight wasn’t just a “personal choice”, it was economic warfare.
Read MoreWhen legally required to share public pools with Black children, many white families decided they’d rather not go at all. This summer, when you’re stuck at home with no way to cool off, remember that.
Read MoreFinancially, it makes much more sense for me to stay home and consume my phone—social media, subscriptions, streaming services and all. If this describes your life, you are not alone. But you shouldn’t give up just yet either. Here are ten affordable third places left in your city in 2024.
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