An Account of Our Arresting Experiences
Conway Evans was a young African American man living in the Jim Crow South in the early 20th century. He recounts his experiences of being arrested and jailed for minor offenses, such as loitering and vagrancy. He also shares stories of his encounters with police officers, judges, and other officials who treated him unfairly. Through his stories, Evans reveals the racism and injustice that African Americans faced in the South during this time period. He also shares his own resilience and determination to fight for his rights and the rights of others. Evans’s story is a powerful reminder of the struggles African Americans faced in the past and the importance of standing up for justice and equality.
By Conway Evans · First published 1914 · Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Autobiography