Mystery, mayhem, fast money, powerful men and beautiful women - all the makings of a great story. But this was no fiction; this was real life in Bronzeville during the rule of the Policy Kings. A comprehensive "informal history" written by Nathan Thompson, KINGS chronicles the rise and fall of the Policy era, and how it ultimately became the state lottery.

It's a story of Black economic power - and the fight to keep it - that many don't know, but everyone should.

KINGS is the first pick of the Bronzeville Reads Book Club, hosted by Build Bronzeville. Read along during Black History Month and then join us for an in-depth conversation with Nathan Thompson. Get all of your burning questions answered by the author himself!

If you don't finish the book, we still want you to join us! And yes, if you live outside of Bronzeville you should join, too. KINGS is required reading for all.

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