Reviews
"This book is more than personal history. It is part of the history of twentieth century Amerca, a vivid account of the efforts to save democracy by widening its scope and securing its benefits to an increasing number of Americans."
—New York Times
Description
Although an African American, White was fair-skinned, blond-haired, and blue-eyed. His ability to pass as a white man allowed him--at great personal risk--to gather important information regarding lynchings, disfranchisement, and discrimination. Much of A Man Called White recounts his infiltration of the country's white-racist power structure and the numerous legal battles fought by the NAACP that were aided by his daring efforts.
Penetrating and detailed, this autobiography provides an important account of crucial events in the development of race relations before 1950--from the trial of the "Scottsboro Boys" to an investigation of the treatment of African American servicemen in World War II, from the struggle against the all-white primaries in the South to court decisions--at all levels--on equal education.
Read more about Walter White at the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
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