Washington D.C. Author Eric Hughes Brings Racism Out In the Open With Newly-Released Novel, "Our Time - Another Bond"
Influenced by this personal victory with workplace discrimination at the federal government level, Eric Hughes brings racial and discrimination issues to forefront in his latest novel.
- (1888PressRelease) August 19, 2011 - In his newly-released novel, "Our Time - Another Bond," Eric Hughes gives readers a glimpse into the turbulent 1960s. This touching, poignant novel will make readers think about the nature of love and racial relations: the sweetness of young love coupled with the reflections on a past that was both innocent and hurtful.
During the 1960s, high school sweethearts Paul and Irene (a black male and white female) are involved in a taboo interracial relationship. Thirty years later, they meet again at their high school reunion. The fact that Paul's old high school sweetheart is single and white causes a rift with Paul's wife, and he struggles to keep his relationship with Irene platonic and his marriage intact.
Hughes' novel touches upon a subject that is not openly discussed - racism within family ranks. Hughes points out that people still dance around the subject, and he brings it out in the open.
"Even though the old 1960s overt racism has somewhat faded, the covert racial attitudes still exist in our society," said Hughes.
Hughes is not a stranger to the civil rights cause. Nine years ago, Hughes wrote his second book "The Third Burden: My True Story of Defeating Discrimination in the Workplace." His candid memoir chronicles how he fought racial discrimination and won two different cases against Cabinet-level federal government agencies - a rare deed.
Despite numerous commendations for his exemplary job performance, Hughes was repeatedly denied career advancement opportunities. As a result, he exposed the U.S. Department of State in 1986 and the U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA) in 1990, respectively, for racial discrimination in the workplace. His cases weren't affiliated with class action lawsuits - he personally challenged these agencies and won both cases at the administrative level.
"The Third Burden" has been called a 'rare civil rights book' and has received high praise from former U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader, Walter E. Fauntroy. Hughes' candid memoir is also a self-help guide that offers practical advice for employees to understand and defend their rights.
"In many ways, my struggle against racial discrimination replicates the history of the city in which I have lived most of my adult life. We still are denied full constitutional rights because our U.S. representatives cannot vote and speak for our citizens," explained Hughes.
For more information about Eric Hughes and his books, please visit http://www.richughes.com and http://www.discrimrelief.com
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