As Long As They Don't Move Next Door

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The book explores the complex reality of racial integration in northern neighborhoods, challenging the notion that most residents supported equality. Through various methods of resistance like violence, discriminatory practices, and white flight, it reveals the systemic housing discrimination faced by African Americans. Author Stephen Meyer presents a comprehensive national history of race relations, urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about ongoing discrimination. By highlighting overlooked figures in the civil rights movement, the work emphasizes the importance of understanding America's racial past to combat intolerance effectively.