The Road from Money - Boyd, Sylvester
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The Road from Money, A Journey to Find Why (Part 1), 1925-1937, takes you on a journey to the small town of Money, Mississippi; just after the turn of the 20th century. It is the story of Estella Reynolds, a young Negro girl, growing up in America's deep South. You follow her life as she faces racism, segregation, exploitation, brutality and poverty. You watch as she finds the joy of family life, battles to get a good education, finds her first love and above all tries to figure out why things are the way they are. You enter a time after World War I and before the start of World War II. A time…mehr

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The Road from Money, A Journey to Find Why (Part 1), 1925-1937, takes you on a journey to the small town of Money, Mississippi; just after the turn of the 20th century. It is the story of Estella Reynolds, a young Negro girl, growing up in America's deep South. You follow her life as she faces racism, segregation, exploitation, brutality and poverty. You watch as she finds the joy of family life, battles to get a good education, finds her first love and above all tries to figure out why things are the way they are. You enter a time after World War I and before the start of World War II. A time when automobiles were new, and planes had just taken to the sky. The story is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the Great Dust Bowl, a flood, Prohibition; and a time when Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt were President. The story also highlights the strengths of a people and many of America's weaknesses.
Autorenporträt
HISTORIAN-AUTHOR-ACTOR-MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERSylvester Boyd Jr. provides an expertise in history and geography in interviews broadcasted across the U.S., Great Britain and other countries; covering perseverance, racial disparities and current events. His laser focus on the truth; while making historical connections within these topics, provides a platform for all races. Using family stories across generations and his personal experiences to write The Road from Money series; he hopes to uplift readers; often pointing out the darkness behind hate and injustice. His expertise in business, education, motivational speaking, the entertainment industry and world travel brings a unique perspective and insight into the current world-wide racial and poverty driven tensions. As a background actor he has appeared with award winning actors like Taraji P. Henson and Forest Whittaker; including movies (The Dilemma & Transformers 3) and TV episodes (Empire, Chicago PD/MED/Fire, Shameless, LoveCraft Country, Fargo and others.