
Caste: Pillar Three
Oprah’s Book Club
A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Innocence and Racial Injustice
This chapter recounts the harrowing tale of Willie James Howard, a young African-American boy whose innocent feelings led to devastating repercussions in 1943. It examines the severe racial injustices and societal hierarchies that contributed to his tragic fate, reminding listeners of the historical implications of such discrimination.
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