This is to provide history of Rockdale, Texas, on the east side of town, the place I call home. The place that I left for many years. After I established a career, married and had a family, I returned home with a vision to make a difference in my community. A change that will make a difference for generations to come. This book deals with the account of the town from a black perspective, my perspective. It shows the obstacles faced and what blacks went through to not only survive, but to thrive and make life better for many generations to come.