rayed twice. The first is by being oppressed by slavery and segregation, and the second is by government mandated group preferences that rob blacks of their self-esteem. He points out that racial policies like affirmative action have been a function of dominance and encourage black feelings of inferiority. This book it a true look inside the mind of Shelby Stelle.Taylor, Mildred. 1972. The Well. New York: Viking Penguin This was a fiction novel about a black family living in the south and the troubles they faced because of their skin color. In 1910, a drought occurred, and the Logan family had the only working well in their pat of Mississippi. They shared their well with all their neighbors, black and white, but the Simms put their generosity to the test many a time. The two boys of the Logan family struggled with the fear and anger they experienced due to the injustices and humiliation they suffered because they were black. The characters of the Logan family help to illustrate the undercurrents and overt suspicions that defined race relations in the old South, as well as the heart-rending injustices of the times. Washington, Booker T.. 1995. Up From Slavery. Connecticut: Oxford Paperbacks. Booker T. Washington wrote a compelling narrative that deserves the attention of today's readers. Washington describes the life of a slave, and explains how he did not know the exact year of his birth, the exact location of his birth, or his father. Throughout Washington's life he achieved an education and a life of helping fellow blacks improve their education and vocational endeavors. This book is a good reminder of the stark conditions and large barriers present for slaves making the transition to free members of society following the Civil War. West, Cornel. 1994. Race Matters. Vambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.A book of eight essays that address controversial issues that face African Americans. West analyzes such subjects ...
