The Day After DuboisPossibilities abounded as the path became clear. Jimmy sprung out of his bed and headed straight for the park, propelled forward by a sense of momentum. Things would change for the better, not naturally, and not because it was fair and right. Greenwood got the message—fight for your rights and be prepared for the battle. After one lap around the park’s perimeter, Joshua arrived. Five laps and ten tree-limb-pull-ups later, the two took a break and regrouped.
“Did you hear about last night?”
“Mama told me everything. She even said something nice about you.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, surprising, right? She said you did the introduction and you spoke truth.”
“Spoke truth . . . interesting. I definitely spoke from the heart. He’s such an impressive man. I think more people under
