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Within today's rapidly shifting racial demographics, knowing who to trust can be risky. Family History in Black and White: A Novel traces two competitors for the prestigious position of school superintendent. One is white and one is black; both are urban high school principals. Ben, who had been bullied as a child, craves public recognition but, unsure whether he can trust today's competitive process to be fair to a white man, wrestles with compromising his own integrity to get what he wants. Roxane, who has navigated racism all her life, craves recognition of her humanity, but can't be sure which of the professionals around her are actually trustworthy, including her chief competitor, Ben. In the end, both must ultimately reckon with the reverberations of a surprising twist in their histories.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: An Opportunity
Chapter 2: Ambition
Chapter 3: Aspiration
Chapter 4: Survival
Chapter 5: Playing Chess
Chapter 6: Resolve
Chapter 7: Agitators
Chapter 8: Competing Visions
Chapter 9: Third Reconstruction
Chapter 10: Qualifications Meet Treachery
Chapter 11: Fallout
Chapter 12: Truth-telling
Chapter 13: Second
Chapter 14: Ambition's Cost
Chapter 15: Surprises
Chapter 16: Back to Beginnings
Chapter 17: Unraveling Braids
Chapter 18: Shards of History
Chapter 19: Affirmation
Chapter 20: A Better Place
Suggested Discussion Questions
Author's Note
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