Although still unconvinced that the Communists are sincerely concerned with blacks, Richard joins the Chicago John Reed Club, a Communist writers group. Finding himself rubbing elbows with some America's future artistic greats the club offers Richard some of the first and most long-lasting relationships of his life.
The seemingly respectful treatment by whites puzzles Richard and he questions the motives behind their repeated invitations to him to contribute something to the group's magazine and/or serve as its editor.
Reading past issues of the group's magazine Richard is attracted by the articles that reveal the similar experiences and the shared plight of working peoples around the world. As Richard gives serious thought to the potential of Communism to bring about the unity of humanity, he is both sobered and inspired by his mother's questions about the.....
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