Arc of Justice

A gripping narrative that recounts the murder trial of Ossian Sweet and how it ignited the civil rights struggle in 1920s Detroit. Author Kevin Boyle takes readers on a journey through the volatile era of the Great Migration, as tensions flare between a proud Negro doctor and a KKK in ascendance. The story is centered on the Sweet family's journey from slavery to the middle class, navigating the changing times of America. Winner of the 2004 National Book Award for Nonfiction, this is a powerful and thought-provoking read.