Beginning in 1541 with Hernando De Soto's Spanish expedition for gold, African Americans have held a prominent place in Chattanooga's history. Author Rita Lorraine Hubbard chronicles the ways African Americans have shaped Chattanooga, and presents inspirational achievements that have gone largely unheralded over the years. Did you know that Chattanooga is:
the hometown of the first African American appointed to lead counsel on a Supreme Court case
the home of the nation's oldest student, who learned to read at age 116
the home of the African American blacksmith who put shackles...

This book is a product of the author's reflections of seasonal experiences. Each day has a growth tool to help you embrace seasons, extract growth, and evolve through life. Begin this 28 day life changing journey now.