Baltimore in 1960-Eight

Shell Stokes

is a multi-faceted individual who has dedicated his life to various pursuits. He served in the Army for four years and spent two decades in city government before transitioning to the private sector. Alongside his professional endeavors, Stokes is an accomplished playwright and poet, with accolades to his name. 

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Baltimore 1960-Eight: Childhood, Family, Fury And then there was the Purple couch!

Step into the vivid world of Baltimore 1960-Eight, where Childhood, Family, Fury, and the iconic purple couch serve as the backdrop for a historical tale unfolding in the tumultuous year of 1968—a year that defined the most consequential decade of the 20th century. This gripping narrative is masterfully woven through the eyes of an eight-year-old Black boy, navigating the complexities of a world in upheaval.

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Baltimore 1960-Eight: Childhood, Family, Fury And then there was the Purple couch!

Hear in his words how he felt, what he saw and his perception of the world as he grows up with the chaos around him.

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Shell Stokes

He responded to the call to serve in the Army for four years and dedicated two decades to city government. Motivated by a desire for diverse experiences, Stokes shifted to the private sector for ten years before making a move to Atlanta, Georgia.

Feautred Book

Baltimore 1960-Eight: Childhood, Family, Fury And then there was the Purple couch!

Step into the vivid world of Baltimore 1960-Eight, where Childhood, Family, Fury, and the iconic purple couch serve as the backdrop for a historical tale unfolding in the tumultuous year of 1968—a year that defined the most consequential decade of the 20th century. This gripping narrative is masterfully woven through the eyes of an eight-year-old Black boy, navigating the complexities of a world in upheaval.

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