Race Relations in the Natural State

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In this book, Stockley presents a clear depiction of the struggles of race and class in Arkansas, using personal stories to give a deeper understanding of the price of racism in Arkansas. The last chapter explores the experiences of Hispanics in the state. Lesson plans developed are available for teachers in the Butler Center's Digital Collections. (The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, 2007)

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... the real key to long-term racial harmony in Arkansas is to learn our history and make the effort to build bridges of trust between black and white individuals one relationship at a time.

Selected Works

Non-Fiction
"... the go-to book for those studying race in the South. Highly recommended."
"...a delight to read; a fast-paced story one can hardly set aside."
". . . an exciting and truly path-breaking book. . ."
Fiction
"A delightful and intriguing human story."
"Sheer reading pleasure."
"Written with wit, irony and a good lawyer's intimate understanding..."
Stockley's opening story is "...consistently captivating."
Stage Plays
"Makes a contribution toward erasing ignorance of the past. A notable achievement."

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