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PRAISE FOR HATE CRIME"In her book, she achieves a remarkable balance of candor,
clarity and feeling. A southern black woman, King knows the territory." "Fascinating insight into how such a gruesome case affected
the journalist who covered it." "The book is a study of racist psychology that reads like
a novel." "King makes us look at the outrage and agony in this important
book, hoping it will help us begin to understand." "She doesn't see an end to racism in America. But she is keeping
her eyes wide open, like her mind."
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"Ms. King's perspective
and personal reflections as a black Southern woman are what make
her tale worth reading." "It is testimony to the nation's unfinished business with
racism -- the enduring sin we must come to terms with if we ever
are to call ourselves civilized while keeping a straight face."
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Joyce King in Lower 9th Ward with Boston artist Jeff Marshall
Joyce King in 2006 about
to accept an NAACP Award King is a veteran broadcaster. She has
been an award-winning news anchor and reporter for more than 20 years.
In 2000, she resigned to write her first book, HATE CRIME: The
Story of a Dragging in Jasper, Texas. King also writes guest
columns for USA Today and is currently working on a new project.
One of her interview subjects from FORGOTTEN HURRICANE told King that her gift for making people share intimate details is worth more than gold. GROWING UP SOUTHERN had a lot to do with shaping the woman she has become.
Fiercely proud of being a native Texan, King has lived the last 17 years in Dallas and hopes to one day retire to a front porch somewhere in the Lone Star state.
The mother of two sons, King is raising her youngest and continues to pursue the mission of hope and healing.
Growing Up Southern signing at Barnes & Noble in Beaumont
Excerpt
from
Growing Up Southern
"I lied. It was the best way to avoid blunt truth. "I'm really not very hungry and tired from being in Baton Rouge all day." This forgivable lie was spoken to a man who had heard my stomach growling like a lion not five minutes earlier. Persistent, he chipped away for any crack of hope, "Okay, not dinner, then what about a quick drink, just one?" It was a gone wrong tennis match. Each volley kept landing in my court and staying there for the return. Inquisitive eyes kept up with the 40-Love match. My wannabe suitor could feel the pressure he intentionally placed me under and gave me time to think of a better lie. A timeout in the unsolicited action didn't render anything creative. But a song popped into my head, complete with lyrics invented for human comedy.
"She was black as the night.
Louie was whiter than white.
Danger when you taste brown sugar.
Louie fell in love overnight."
Books by
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Joyce King has lectured at law firms, journalism departments, major fundraisers and literary events.
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