The Last Train North
The Last Train North by Clifton L. Taulbert, published by Council Oak Books in May 1992, is a 220-page narrative that continues the journey begun in “Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored.” This edition explores the author’s transition from the segregated South of his youth to the dynamic landscape of the 1960s, capturing a pivotal moment in American history.
Readers will find a personal account of Taulbert’s experiences as he embarks on a significant journey at the age of 17, boarding the Illinois Central train from Greenville, Mississippi, to St. Louis. The narrative delves into themes of identity and change, reflecting on the challenges and aspirations faced by African Americans during this transformative period. Through this exploration, the book provides insight into the social dynamics of the time and the author’s quest for a new beginning.
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In the sequel to the internationally acclaimed “Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored”Clifton L. Taulbert takes the reader on a journey out of the segregated South of his childhood and into the explosive era of the 1960s. This is the story of what happened when, at age 17, Taulbert boarded the Illiniois Central train on one of its last runs out Greenville, Mississippi, to St. Louis, the city of his dreams.
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