
In "United," NY Times bestseller and Newark reformer Cory Booker shares his journey from privilege to purpose. What happens when a mayor moves into a housing project? Discover why Alastair Colin-Jones calls this shift from "me" to "we" essential for today's divided America.
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In the heart of Newark's toughest neighborhoods, Cory Booker discovered something profound about America-our lives are intertwined in ways we rarely acknowledge. His journey reveals how our greatest strength lies not in rugged individualism but in what he calls a "conspiracy of love"-countless individuals whose consistent acts of decency transform lives across generations. When Booker learned about his own ancestry-47% African, 45% European, 7% Native American-he realized he embodied America's complex racial history. He descended from both slaves and slave owners, including a Confederate soldier. This revelation expanded his understanding of family beyond blood to encompass all who contribute to our journey. The civil rights movement directly shaped his family's destiny. After Bloody Sunday in Selma, two white attorneys joined New Jersey's Fair Housing Council, later helping Booker's parents fight housing discrimination in Bergen County. When his father tried buying a home in Harrington Park, he was falsely told it was sold. Through a "test couple" sting operation, they exposed the discrimination, though it led to a physical confrontation with the real estate agent. What's remarkable about these stories isn't just individual courage but how they intertwine. John Lewis's bravery on Edmund Pettus Bridge unlocked opportunities for Booker's family. The attorneys who helped weren't famous heroes-just everyday people who refused to accept injustice. Their actions remind us that meaningful change happens when individuals join together in stubborn belief they can make a difference.
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