Christopher Cross
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Magic City Books is proud to welcome Judge Christopher Cross for a free, in-store event to celebrate the publication of his first book of historical fiction, Beat the Drum for Justice on Wednesday October 23 at 7:00 pm.
Judge Cross served as a county and district court judge for almost 19 years in the most populous judicial district in the State of Colorado. In Beat the Drum for Justice, Cross paints a portrait of the deep-seated racial prejudice and national shame that stem from slavery, the setbacks during Post-Reconstruction, and the Supreme Court’s failure to protect civil rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, leading to the era of Jim Crow and segregation.
Beat the Drum for Justice is available at Magic City Books and will be for sale at the event on October 23. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to order a signed copy, you can purchase online at: https://magiccitybooks.square.site/product/beat-the-drum-for-justice/2907.
About Beat the Drum for Justice
Why are we still facing racial issues today? How does the legacy of slavery continue to shape our society?
Beat the Drum for Justice delves deep into America’s troubled racial history, tracing the fictional life of Gabriel Adams from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Witness his journey alongside key figures like John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass and pivotal events such as the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and post-Reconstruction. Christopher C. Cross paints a portrait of the deep-seated racial prejudice and national shame that stem from slavery, the setbacks of Reconstruction, and the Supreme Court’s failure to protect civil rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, leading to the era of Jim Crow and segregation. Through this compelling narrative, gain a deeper understanding of the historical roots that continue to shape racial issues in the 21st century.
Discover how you can be part of the solution and help forge a more just future.
Christopher C. Cross served as a county and district court judge for almost 19 years in the most populous judicial district in the State of Colorado. An avid history buff, his interest in civil rights and the shame of slavery, segregation, and the treatment of African and Native Americans led to years of reading and research. He is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio and the University of Denver College of Law. Judge Cross currently works as a mediator and arbitrator with JAMS/Denver. He is married to Nancy with three adult sons, each with a wife or significant other, and one beautiful granddaughter.
