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Virgil Richardson's journey through the twentieth century is marked by resilience and creativity. A co-founder of Harlem's American Negro Theater and a talented radio personality, he faced the upheaval of World War II, becoming a Tuskegee pilot after being drafted. His return to a racially divided America led him to seek a new life in Mexico, where he navigated a vastly different culture. This compelling narrative highlights his determination to transcend the limitations imposed by Jim Crow America, offering a unique perspective on identity and freedom.
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Flight, Kenneth A. Loparo
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Flight
- Subtitle
- The Story of Virgil Richardson, A Tuskegee Airman in Mexico
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth A. Loparo
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781349529377
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Maps and Travel, World history, Ethnography
- Description
- Virgil Richardson's journey through the twentieth century is marked by resilience and creativity. A co-founder of Harlem's American Negro Theater and a talented radio personality, he faced the upheaval of World War II, becoming a Tuskegee pilot after being drafted. His return to a racially divided America led him to seek a new life in Mexico, where he navigated a vastly different culture. This compelling narrative highlights his determination to transcend the limitations imposed by Jim Crow America, offering a unique perspective on identity and freedom.