Remembrance and recollection
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Hubert G. Locke Boeken
Hubert G. Locke, afkomstig uit Detroit, was in 1967 adjunct-directeur bij de politiecommissaris van Detroit. Hij was decaan en emeritus hoogleraar aan de Daniel Evans Graduate School van de Universiteit van Washington en zetelde meer dan tien jaar in het bestuur van de Police Foundation. De Hubert Locke Distinguished Service Award aan de University of Nebraska-Omaha is naar hem vernoemd ter erkenning van een individu dat een voorbeeldige toewijding aan de publieke dienst heeft getoond.
Searching for God in Godforsaken Times and Places
Reflections on the Holocaust, Racism, and Death
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The narrative explores the author's profound personal struggles with doubt and skepticism, shaped by the loss of his parents, his experiences as a Black American, and a deep fascination with the Holocaust. Through these pivotal life events, the book delves into themes of grief, identity, and the search for meaning, offering a poignant reflection on how these experiences intertwine and influence one's worldview.
The author, an African American university professor and clergyman, explores the profound connections between the Holocaust and the African American experience of slavery. By reflecting on the shared struggles of these minority communities, he highlights the unique significance of the Holocaust for African Americans. While acknowledging the distinct tragedies faced by each group, he examines how the Holocaust's impact resonates with historical and contemporary issues related to racism, civil rights, and the ongoing status of African Americans.