Isabelle Whittemore

A Journey From Black to White

The narrative of African Americans “passing” into white culture has long persisted. These stories are often tragic and filled with shame, secrecy, and the abandonment of home and family. In his new book, “The Invisible Line,”  Daniel Sharfstein looks at three families that were once identified as black and are now viewed as white. These stories […]

A Journey From Black to White

Conflict & Justice
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