Letter to negro parents chosing to go to trade school for the time of slavery instead of college.

I am writing to you, because I have reached that point where I must choose the path that will take me through the rest of my life. I have come to realize after living with Aunt B. to fulfill my desire to learn, and after completing high school I am not satisfied with just my basic education. Going to school to learn the trades is now an obstacle I would like to face to better …

…is best for our people, even if this means sacrificing what is best for me. <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>Your loving son,<Tab/><Tab/> <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>Charlie Huckins