Khaleeq Hodari (formally Kenny Hurst) unveils a fascinating story of struggle for racial equality against deep resistance. Brilliantly laden with vignettes that unfold passionate accounts not only his own struggles but of others caught up in systems of injustice. In an era of black consciousness and protest, we watch Hodari’s come of age in an unusually insightful evolution as the civil rights struggle provides the backdrop for school integration and the forces that push back against it. This is a richly detailed and painstakingly researched portrait of an era not long ago uncover the complexities in breaking down racial barriers of the past. Hodari writes a passionate and spirited memoir with honesty.