Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America Free Audiobook Download by Jill Leovy

Ghettoside is a true story of murder in America told by journalist and author, Jill Leovy. This book takes place in South Central Los Angeles from 1980 to the early 2000s. It documents the decades-long decline in rates of violent crime and homicide. There was one exception: In 1997, the black population of South Central LA experienced an increase in homicides, with murders breaking records nearly every year. The rise of a new generation of killers—young black men who were both brutal and callous—earned this area the nickname "Ghettoside."

The audiobook narrating the story of stop-and-frisk, a practice in which police officers stop and search pedestrians without probable cause, is written by Jill Leovy. Ghettoside is an account of the murder of Diante Yarber, a young African American man who was shot and killed by officers of the Los Angeles Police Department. The case drew national attention after there were protests in response to public outcry against the shooting.

Ghettoside is a nonfiction book written by Jill Leovy about what happened to the black community on the Southside of Chicago in the 1990s. The book follows two homicide detectives, Sean Patrick and Benfield Williams, as they investigate the murder of 16-year-old Derrion Albert in a five-day period. Throughout the investigation, they learn why many aspects of society are failing black people in America.

In Ghettoside, Jill Leovy seeks to understand the root of the problem that led to the murder of over 4,000 African American children. She does this by exploring the social conditions that led to the murder rate of black people reaching its highest peak in 1995 and then declines steadily until 2009. These include a spike in crime rates and lack of economic opportunities for African Americans in America.

Ghettoside by Jill Leovy is a true story of murder in America. It chronicles the life of what happened to thousands of black people in the United States, especially African-Americans living in the South from the early 1980s until today. Ghettoside begins with a homicide investigation into one of many killings in which white residents attacked and killed black residents for no apparent reason. The true story then goes on to describe, as Leovy put it, "how our country's racial history has created environments where killing is routine."

Ghettoside is a non-fiction book about the murder rate in America. It's told through the voice of Jill Leovy, a reporter for The New York Times who specializes in crime reporting. This audiobook is a great way to learn about this topic or to review it before taking an exam.