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Black And Blue in Bridgeport

Life Does'nt Always Stick To The Plan

thumb1 Black And Blue in Bridgeport tells the story of a young Black man coming of age in the 70's, growing up in one of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Housing Projects (P.T. Barnum housing projects), starting out poor and on welfare, raised by a single mother along with 5 other children. The book progresses to his decision to leave corporate America to become a police officer in one of the most racist departments in the state. It details his Academy experience, covering an incident that changed the direction of his law enforcement career forever, along with the rest of the highlights and lowlights and his experiences along the way, his interaction with the court system, Black Police fraternal organizations and even more personal encounters. Finally his ultimate retirement from the department after 25 years and his run for mayor in 2015.

Contact Details

Telephone:
Email: info@davedanielsiii.com
Website: http://www.davedanielsiii.com

David Daniels Consulting
P.O. Box 5355
Bridgeport, CT 06610

To Inspire You

I can't believe what you say because I see what you do


James Baldwin

Today In History

    February Is Black History Month

  • In 1961- Robert Weaver sworn in as Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, highest federal post to date for an African American
  • In 1976- Clifford Alexander, Jr. is confirmed as the first African American Secretary of the Army
  • In 1990- Nelson Mandela released from prison after 27 years as South African political prisoner
  • In 1996- Penn's Baccalaureate Speaker was the Right Reverend Barbara Clementine Harris, a Philadelphian who was the first woman ever to become a bishop in the Anglican Communion.

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