Whenever we study History, the old cliche "destined to repeat" comes to mind. These two stories are an attempt to portray how actions or lack of actions can have an agonizing influence on future generations. The two constrasting stories transcend the moment and demonstrate how history is the answer to why certain conditions exist today.
This is an excellent book concerning two contrasting stories of African American culture. Omansfreeland occurs in the beginning of the development of America, and The Paper Bag Test occurs in the 1950's. The book takes you from the "what ifs?" to the realities of how history influence a culture.