James S. "Michael" Wright started his writing career in 1987. He is an avid researcher of African American history. His first book "American Apartheid" was published in 1997. He is a community activist, devoted to his family and has a strong religious foundation. James attended the public school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (AKA Maryland State College). He received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps Reserves and is a former police officer. His second book is entitled, "No Land No Mule No Freedom" published May 1, 2004. James is currently writing his third book, titled "The Backside of the Sport of Kings," which is about the sport of thoroughbred horse racing in America - especially detailing the life style of horse racing behind the scenes as it relates to blacks who, at one point in American history, were a vital part of the horse racing business. Most frequently used quotes: "Knowledge is power and education is the key to knowledge." "History needs to be taught in more than one color and from more than one perspective" AMERICAN APARTHEID is the first of three intriguing books written by James Wright that probe into the heart of America's apartheid consciousness. It is about broken promises and that white America has made and still purports to make to African Americans and Native Americans. And more importantly, this tome is about how these attitudes are beginning to manifest themselves in the institutional and social systems in this country. James Wright's research, observations and personal commentary show that there are serious perils attacking the core fabric of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for most African Americans that are still not fully understood or accepted by America. Yet, these perils present clear and present dangers whether people live in the inner cities, the suburbs or rural America. Overview of Book: No Land, No Mule, No Freedom is James Wright's second in the American Apartheid trilogy. The title No Land, No Mule, No Freedom is an ironic twist of the promise of forty acres and a mule made to black slaves by the US Government during their emancipation. Of course, these promises were never kept. Writer and historical events researcher James S. Wright uses the theme of how America's leaders proclaim their intention to "level the playing field with fairness and justice for all" while they amazingly continue to find ways to circumvent the laws to deny people of color what all other citizens take for granted. Readers will appreciate Wright's keen commentary backed by stories of major race related events that clearly demonstrates America's historically wayward, dishonest and shortsighted political and social perspectives about African Americans, as well as Native Americans. Some of the intriguing issues covered in the American Apartheid trilogy include: Why do African American women continue to form the foundation of the black family? Why do black men continue to be the target of America's aggression and animosity? Why do African Americans believe that America's criminal justice system poses one of the gravest threats to their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of freedom? Why is racial hatred against African Americans and Jews still rising in the U.S.A.? Why is American history so distorted as it relates to blacks and other minorities? What is the genesis of black self-hatred and how do whites still use certain methods to perpetuate this condition among blacks today?