North White Plains

In Praisesong for the Widow, Avey, and her husband Jerome move to North White Plains after Jerome becomes successful. The move to North White Plains,out of Brooklyn is one of the first steps in Avey assimilating, and leaving behind her black culture. Avey's move to North White Plains represents the black, southern culture moving to the free white north. Though Avey and her husband are moving toward economic freedom and a better neighborhood, they are not free to be themselves,and maintain the connection to their black heritage.
- Amber Boateng