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NEGROLAND TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 4 A memoir by local author Margo Jefferson will be discussed at the OWL Hyde Park meeting on Saturday, February 4. She describes her experiences growing up on Chicago’s South Side as part of the elite African American society of the 1950s and 1960s. She calls this society “Negroland” to signify that they were not White, but they were also not like “other colored folks.” She articulates some of the pride – and strains-- experienced from the expectations to be always better than those included in her larger (denigrated) group. All members are urged to read the book, and come ready to discuss the issues it raises – personally and socially. The discussion will be led by Jean Hester, Madeiria Myrieckes, Elaine Saenz and Dolores Cross. Social time begins at 1 p.m.; program at 1:30 – 3. Bring goodies to the Community Room, on the lower level of Treasure Island Grocery Store at 55th and Lake Park.