A Black Cop In The South

In Spite of Everything

A BLACK COP IN THE SOUTH is the fascinating true story of

 a young man who was raised in a large, single parent, southern family

in North Carolins. His Dreams as a young child was to be a

North Carolina State Trooper.

 

REVEALING` The author, Ronald Rawlings, takes you on a

journey from his early childhood into adult life. Along the way, he reveals

the many pitfalls, setbacks and discrimination he suffered as a black man

with a burning desire to be a cop.

 

POWERFUL`The book carries a strong motivational message,

as Ronald perseveres through all the roadblocks, stereotyping

and negativity resulting from predjuice and a disadvantaged upbringing,

finally reaching his goal and surging on to achieve the rank of

First Sergeant.

 

MOVING` The author shares with us many inspiring and

uplifting moments, as well as times of great pain and loss.

In the end he clearly demonstrates the power of education in

realizing his dreams, but observes that while education can serve

 as a roadmap, it does not trump racism in the South.

 

Today, Ronald Rawling is The Chief of Police of a

small town, Fremont, North Carolina,

appro 10 miles from where he grew up.