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COLOR OF FRIENDSHIP, THE

Appreciated the depth of Apartheid issues. "It showed how discrimination is going to get better one person at a time." "It is realistic, not sugary sweet." "I did not know racism is so hard on people." "I liked the sound and the African drums."

Well written and acted. The complex issue of Apartheid is presented from a child's perspective for a child's level of understanding. Separates "bad people" from "bad things" people are taught. A powerful true story that promotes acceptance of diversity.

In 1977, African-American Congressman Dellums and his family agree to host an African exchange student. Unexpectedly, the student, Mahree Bok, is a white South African, and now the family has to face their own prejudices about the color of friendship.