I hired my 13-year-old cousin to be a research assistant on my book. He's now a high school senior. We talked about all that he learned about race in America.
I so appreciate both what you have done for your nephew and what you are doing to educate us all. I grew up in Oklahoma in the 70's and was appalled this wasn't taught in schools. I was deep into discovering Harvey Milk and the LGBTQ movement during my high school years while my friends were being harassed for their sensuality. I look forward to reading your book!
I've followed your Substack almost from the start. I just pre-ordered the book. There are many such "vanished" stories through the 1930s and likely beyond. I grew up in Maryland, which had segregated schools until my graduation in 1966. I look like the poster boy for the KKK. I marched in protests and joined sit-ins. I joined the Army immediately after college and we lived in integrated neighborhoods ever since.
You are likely aware of the information processing systems Verbal, Auditory, Kinesthetic. I'm an off=the=scale auditory and have few visual skills. When we lived in Virginia my dentist became more good friend than dentist. I recall visiting him one day and seeing a collection jar to support the Society of Black Engineers. He explained he was a member. As my expression evolved over the next several minutes he began to laugh. "You've just realized I'm black."
It was true. When I saw him, I saw friend and medical professional, and had insufficient visual skills to see much else. I have never understood race-based bigotry. I read Daniel Patrick Moynihan's report on the future of the Negro family, which proved prophetic. I slowly realized that the LBJ-led racial equality movement was a scam to lock in the black vote for the Democratic Party forever, without Democrats ever having to deliver.
I so appreciate both what you have done for your nephew and what you are doing to educate us all. I grew up in Oklahoma in the 70's and was appalled this wasn't taught in schools. I was deep into discovering Harvey Milk and the LGBTQ movement during my high school years while my friends were being harassed for their sensuality. I look forward to reading your book!
thank you Karen!
That should read sexuality!
This is SO exciting! I've pre-ordered my copy and can't wait to read your book. Congratulations and kudos on your responsible mentorship.
Thank you!
I've followed your Substack almost from the start. I just pre-ordered the book. There are many such "vanished" stories through the 1930s and likely beyond. I grew up in Maryland, which had segregated schools until my graduation in 1966. I look like the poster boy for the KKK. I marched in protests and joined sit-ins. I joined the Army immediately after college and we lived in integrated neighborhoods ever since.
You are likely aware of the information processing systems Verbal, Auditory, Kinesthetic. I'm an off=the=scale auditory and have few visual skills. When we lived in Virginia my dentist became more good friend than dentist. I recall visiting him one day and seeing a collection jar to support the Society of Black Engineers. He explained he was a member. As my expression evolved over the next several minutes he began to laugh. "You've just realized I'm black."
It was true. When I saw him, I saw friend and medical professional, and had insufficient visual skills to see much else. I have never understood race-based bigotry. I read Daniel Patrick Moynihan's report on the future of the Negro family, which proved prophetic. I slowly realized that the LBJ-led racial equality movement was a scam to lock in the black vote for the Democratic Party forever, without Democrats ever having to deliver.
thanks for sharing your story, Bill
Wow! How wonderful for you both!
thank you!