“White wasn't better, it turned out, or smarter. Just richer. Still richer. Always richer.” WealthRaceAfrican AmericansBlacksRace RelationsWhites Book:South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir Source: South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir
“I wondered if children ought to have heroes at all. The men and women we worship are as flawed as the men and women we don't.” Human BeingsFlawsHeroes Book:South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir Source: South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir
“How are the white folks treating you?" He looked at me and sneered. "This is Alabama, son," he said, though he seemed younger than I. "How do you think they're treating us?” RaceRacismAfrican AmericansBlacksRace RelationsAlabamaWhites Book:South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir Source: South of Haunted Dreams: A Memoir