An early version of the book A Journey Worth Taking, spiral bound and published around 2012, narrates the life journey of a man born Black and impoverished in Greenwich, CT in 1933. The book delves into his experiences and how they provided him with opportunities to foster inter-racial harmony, make significant strides and shift the status quo to the ideal. The book offers entertaining and thought-provoking anecdotes, insights and opinions spanning almost eight decades of his life. This journey is an essential one in American history and deserves to be taken by anyone seeking nourishing food for thought.
During the period when the man in A Journey Worth Taking was born, Black Americans in the United States faced widespread discrimination, segregation, and racism. Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in public facilities, and many Blacks were denied access to education, employment, and other opportunities available to their white counterparts. Additionally, systemic racism and violence against Black individuals were commonplace, including incidents such as lynchings and police brutality. The civil rights movement, which sought to dismantle these discriminatory practices, gained momentum in the 1950s and 1960s, leading to significant legal and social changes. Nonetheless, racial inequality and discrimination persist to this day, highlighting the continued relevance of the themes explored in A Journey Worth Taking.
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You will need to provide them with your winning auction dates , invoice numbers and lot numbers for shipping quotes .
BUSINESS & SHIPPING CENTER OF SOUTHBURY
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Monday to Friday
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Saturday
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PLEASE NOTE: Any orders totaling $200 or more will require valid proof of ID prior to Waterbury Auction Gallery releasing the item(s) for shipment.
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