Are We There Yet?: The Geography of Black Progress

Author/Contributor(s):	Stewart, Jessica Lynn
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	11/18/2026
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

This book explores how where someone lives shapes their view of racial progress, focusing specifically on African Americans. Drawing on political, economic, and historical analysis, Stewart shows that geography, whether North or South, Atlanta or Chicago, city or suburb, profoundly influences how people perceive Black advancement. Are We There Yet? challenges easy progressive narratives, revealing instead a complex landscape shaped by migration, economic restructuring, and local opportunity. Both timely and accessible, it offers a compelling explanation for why racial progress in America feels uneven and how place continues to shape everyday Black experiences.