My New Partner
It was the beginning of my junior year in high school, the coach called me into his office and introduced me to a new student named Tommy. Tommy was the first white student to come to our urban school and was reported to be a very fast runner. The coach wanted me to train with Tommy and get him acquainted with our school and the neighborhood. Tommy and his Mother had moved into our neighborhood after his Father had passed. I had no thoughts as to what color Tommy was other than he didn't say...