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The Way It Is by Donalda Reid
The Way It Is by Donalda Reid












Black Americans rioting in major cities the change hoped-for during the civil rights era too long deferred. Draft card burnings and marches against the Vietnam War.

The Way It Is by Donalda Reid

"Tony," said Ellen, as the sound of the men's laughter rang in her ears. I should have smashed him.I could've beaten him." As they turned, the car lights raked across the laughing, jeering group sitting on the cars' fenders, beer bottles raised. Ellen began to back up before Tony had the passenger door closed. Tony stood holding the door, staring into the darkness. "Hiyo Silver," a voice called, accompanied by hoots and laughter.

The Way It Is by Donalda Reid

Volume XVII Number 10.November 5, 2010.Īs he opened the passenger door, a beer bottle flew out of the darkness, smashing on the ground in front of the car.














The Way It Is by Donalda Reid