Brenda grew up in Greenville, TX during the 50's & 60's and lived only two blocks from the Famous Sign on their main street. She had to walk pass the sign, going to and coming home from school. Brenda went on to pursue her education and became a RN, JD. After retirement and returning home, she decided to write this book to describe what it was like, being black and growing up in Greenville, TX.