Think Black: A Memoir

West Indies, to North America, and then

“The women were all well coifed. Many wore lovely dresses and light coats. The men were all nicely attired. It was more like going to church than to a ballgame.”

a minister, though I’m past that now. . . .

dying, but fighting back!”

“Man, I don’t know what to tell you about all of that hair. It’s embarrassing. You just don’t get it, do you? You’re working for IBM now.”

firm’s in-house lyricist,

There is, of course, another equally serious side to this tale, one that cuts to the quick of the deep and abiding connection between technology and race. From my junior high school guidance counselor’s office to my high

brilliant young daughter, reckoned her

Deceit and deception characterized their relationship from the very start.

After twice divorcing my father and engaging in a number of other relationships, my mother confirmed my long-held suspicions by finally marrying Chick and staying with him until the end of her life.