Go to school, you're a little black boy

the long version

"Among the important stories that need to be told about noteworthy Canadians, Lincoln Alexander's sits all the top of the list. Born in Toronto in 1922, the son of a maid and a railway porter, Alexander embarked on an exemplary life path that has involved military service for his country, a successful political career, a thriving law practice, and vocal advocacy on subjects ranging from anti-racism to the importance of education." "In this memoir, Alexander traces a remarkable series of events from his early life to the present, shaping him as a charismatic and influential leader whose impact continues to be felt today. From facing down racism to challenging the post-war Ontario establishment, from becoming Canada's first black member of Parliament to entertaining royalty as Ontario's lieutenant-governor, Alexander's is the ultimate uplifting Canadian success story, the embodiment of what defines Canada."--Jacket