Getting Over While Living Black

About the Book

Most African-Americans are embarrassed when stopped by the police authorities while driving. This phenomenon is known as “driving while Black.” For me, it has not only been “driving while Black,” but “living while Black.”

This work “Getting Over While Living Black” is an attempt to illustrate how it is possible to endure insults, segregation, discrimination and blatant racism without having one’s dignity diminished.

It is my hope that those reading this book will have a fond appreciation of how it is possible for one to get over many obstacles while living Black.

About the Author

Dr. Peters, a 90-year-old retired psychologist and educator, lives in Storrs, Connecticut. He was born in Ashdown, Arkansas, grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, and has lived in Connecticut for over 50 years. He is a widower with three children and three grand children. This is his third memoir.