“For William, the Ranger, the law would save us by protecting us—by prosecuting crimes against us as zealously as it prosecutes crimes against whites. No, Clayton, the defense lawyer, said: the law is a lie black folks need protection from—a… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“His uncles adhered to those ancient rules of southern living, for they understood how easily a colored man’s general comportment could turn into a… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“The decor was attractive and strong, but blander than she would have thought his wealth and position afforded him. Caren couldn't see the point… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“The belief that they were special, that they had the stones to endure what others couldn't, was the most quintessentially Texas thing about them.… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“Mothering, she learned the hard way, was about loss as well as love.” — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“When he crossed the line into Shelby County, he removed his badge, tossing the five-point star inside the glove box. It slid against a… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“GENEVA SWEET ran an orange extension cord past Mayva Greenwood, Beloved Wife and Mother, May She Rest with Her Heavenly Father.” — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“For William, the Ranger, the law would save us by protecting us—by prosecuting crimes against us as zealously as it prosecutes crimes against whites.… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
“Darren knew the power of home, knew what it meant to stand on the land where your forefathers had forged your future out of… — Attica Locke Copy Share Image
