White Skin-Black Soul

Exploring identity and race, Saundra Johnson recounts her experiences as a white-skinned black woman in Jim Crow-era Arkansas. Born in 1943, she navigates the complexities of her heritage, embracing her black identity despite societal privileges linked to her skin color. Her journey through Central High School highlights the harsh realities of racism, while her family stories blend humor with sorrow. Johnson reflects on societal changes over seventy-five years, advocating for justice and the importance of critical thinking in a democratic society.