Breaking In: The Author of a New Era

by Wayne D. Casey, Kate E. Stephenson (Editor)

Overview

In the summer before his freshman year, Wayne Casey could think of nothing but joining the elite rank of athletes at Byrd Prillerman High School. The all-black school was the alma mater of his seven older siblings, and Wayne in the family tradition planned to be the eighth Casey to walk the halls of Byrd High. But something happened. Over 55 years later, still no one can explain or understand how it happened. Jim Crow was still king, even if his legal status had been officially revoked. Everyone simply knew the rules. No niggers allowed. The Supreme Court had ruled two years earlier that segregation in the schools was unlawful and unconstitutional. The order was to desegregate. But no stipulation had been made as to when. The Superintendent of Schools in Raleigh County, West Virginia encouraged his schools to ease into integration with due caution and a lack of haste. But Wayne Casey wondered why everyone seemed to be dragging their feet. So he used his to do what no other black child had ever done in Raleigh County, West Virginia before. He broke the color line.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148349952
Publisher:	Wayne D. Casey
Publication date:	01/10/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	820 KB

About the Author

Wayne D. Casey is a native of Stotesbury, West Virginia. Growing up in the segregated South motivated him to break through barriers. He started with his high school becoming the first African American to attend Mark Twain High School. He went on to become the first African American in the managers training program at Travelers Insurance. In every stage of his life, Wayne has striven to provide a black perspective where none had existed before. He has over 25 years of Human Resources experience managing and creating programs which pro-mote affirmative action toward equal opportunity. He is a dynamic personality and motivational speaker, who now adds author to his list of credits.
Wayne currently resides in the Atlanta area where he continues to foster increased opportunities for people of color.

Editorial Reviews

Mr. Casey is a former college friend of mine and I was very impressed with his story. I never knew about his high school years or his growing up as a youngster in rural West Virginia. But I understand some of the things he went through and the name calling,because I too am from a rural area in West Virginia.

Amazon - Helen Willis

Told of a true story of how it really was in the 50's as one young black boy just tried to play ball on his own merit and not because of the color of his skin. Loved it

Amazon - Deborah McCray

This book should encourage anyone who has doubts about their capabilities. A very touching
Book. I grew up in the north never knowing the treatment people in the South had to go thru now I have a better understanding that makes me very upset, I'm glad Wayne came through the fire. THIS IS A BOOK EVERYONE SHOULD READ.

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