A Place Called the Colored Car - Smith Sr., Reginald F.
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A Place Called the Colored Car tells the story of Sam, a bright, happy, 10-year-old boy and his epic train ride from Memphis, Tennessee to Chicago, Illinois in the mid-1950s. Sam was born and raised in Memphis, and lived with his mother, Ruth, his grandmother, Beth and his grandfather, Elijah. The racial injustices experienced on that trip were so horrible and so alarming that even through a child's eyes can see, feel, hear, taste, smell and cry for what people had to endure simply because God blessed them with dark skin. We witness human beings being treated less than our worst imaginable…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A Place Called the Colored Car tells the story of Sam, a bright, happy, 10-year-old boy and his epic train ride from Memphis, Tennessee to Chicago, Illinois in the mid-1950s. Sam was born and raised in Memphis, and lived with his mother, Ruth, his grandmother, Beth and his grandfather, Elijah. The racial injustices experienced on that trip were so horrible and so alarming that even through a child's eyes can see, feel, hear, taste, smell and cry for what people had to endure simply because God blessed them with dark skin. We witness human beings being treated less than our worst imaginable nightmares. The book forces the question we should all ask: "How Could We?"
Autorenporträt
Reginald F. Smith, Sr. can usually be found around town speaking about and working toward equity, social justice and bettering the community. More often than not the main topic of discussion "race in America." Reginald, a native of Memphis, Tn and was born during a turbulent time for Black People. He witnessed firsthand the injustices his people faced. Despite these obstacles, his faith and strong family upbringing gave him the strength he needed to survive. These factors contributed to the decision to devote his life to uplifting others. After finishing Rust College in Holly Springs, Ms. Reginald experienced success in his professional life but felt something was missing. After years as a successful financial advisor and owning a childcare facility, he decided to create a youth service organization to help at-risk youth. It was at this time Reginald began to understand the power of the experiences he had lived through and vowed to transfer the knowledge he possessed to the next generations. Writing a book has always been on his bucket list, and The Colored Car is a fulfillment of his dream. He lives in Memphis, with his wife of 35 years and together they have two children.