Its even stated that many of these self-proclaimed, well to do individuals are ignorant about things that should be most important.

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Davy Carr, a veteran of the Great War and a new arrival in the nations capi.

With an introduction by Adam McKible and commentary by Emily Bernard, this novel, a timeless love story wonderfully enriched with the drama and style of one of the most hopeful moments in African American history, is as delightful as it is significant ( Essence ).

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Davy is in Washington, DC to do research for a book about the African slave trade.

While there he meets a young woman named Caroline that hes not quite sure how to handle.

But through the letters he sends to Bob, its obvious that hes falling in love with her.

As Davy becomes familiar with his new surroundings, he gets absorbed into circles o.

As Davy becomes familiar with his new surroundings, he gets absorbed into circles of friendship and finds himself right at the center of life as a black elitist in Washington, DC.

They are people that play as hard as they work and love an elaborate affair that will bring people together.

One such occurrence is an HBCU football classic between Hampton and Howard Universities.

People travel from all parts of the country to attend parties and reunions that take place because of the annual event.

On game day, people don their best apparel and catch up with those they didnt manage to see before the game.

Even today, HBCU football classics are a huge deal, and can still be considered more of a fashion show and social function than sporting event.

This colorfully written book also does some pretty heavy lifting when the author decides to tackle some community issues.

After spending time with his new friends, Davy decides he must be in the company of the wealthiest individuals around town.

But an acquaintance points out that the professions of those individuals could not afford them the lifestyles of which they boast.

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