True Colors: Evanston Through Our Eyes

True Colors: Evanston Through Our EyesThis book, inspired by conversations within Senior Studies, is a student organized compilation of oral histories which shares the classs experience and awareness surrounding Evanstons racial segregation, prejudice, discrimination and disparities within the community. And while it as a whole speaks to Evanstons privilege disparity, each individual adds an intersectional narrative. This piece aims to preserve the voices of the Senior Studies Class of

This book, inspired by conversations within Senior Studies, is a student organized compilation of oral histories which shares the classÕs experience and awareness surrounding EvanstonÕs racial segregation, prejudice, discrimination and disparities within the community. And while it as a whole speaks to EvanstonÕs privilege disparity, each individual adds an intersectional narrative. This piece aims to preserve the voices of the Senior Studies Class of 2017, with hopes to create change within the community by starting a conversation surrounding these stigmatized issues.

Of the 73 students enrolled in this class, 37 students participated in creating this book and 33 were interviewed. Each individual involved shared their own personal experiences and reflected on their time in Evanston. As a whole, the students spoke of the necessity for change within the community,resulting from their experiences regarding discrimination, prejudice and inequity.