Racism Through The Eyes of A White Woman

About the Book

A young white girl was unexpectedly exposed to racism and questioning its existence, she began doing extensive research on slavery and the Civil Rights Movement. In the years to follow, she would begin speaking out against it in spite of the consequences, which included strained relationships with her family and the act of risking her life to say that a Black man had as much right to go into a business as a white person. It was after this event that she chose to get even more involved and became an activist for other causes as well.

About the Author

Melissa Finnell learned about racism at an early age, and began speaking out against it, which caused her strained relationships with her family. She began doing research on the topics of slavery and the Civil Rights Movement, which led her to realize that one person really can make a difference. It was with this knowledge that Melissa chose to risk her life to take a stand against racism, when she could have just walked away. Her name was later placed on the Wall of Tolerance in Montgomery, Alabama. She currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.