Each of these stories reveals the impact slavery had on the people of this" land of the free", this democratic nation where all men are created
equal and are endowed by their Creator with life, liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness. Slavery is often viewed through the eyes of the slave, as if its indignities and inhumane treatment had no impact on the human condition, the concept of love, hate, revenge, beauty and, of course, our notions of freedom and a government of we the people. We all, even today, feel its impact.
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Clifford Harper was born in East St. Louis, Il.. He received degrees from University of Illinois and St. Louis University. He retired as Professor of Theatre Art and Dance from Cal. State University where he served as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, Founding Executive Director of the Luckman Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex and founder of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra. He has published two novels, IN HIS FATHER'S WORLD, AND FACE THE UNKNOWN and a book of short stories.