Jacksonville Reflections - neighborhood anti-semitism (#0037)

Relatively near our street was Empire Point, a comparatively exclusive development of homes with large lots and either on the river or with a view of the river. At the time it was known for having a policy of not selling to Jewish people. I remember being shocked to find that out, partly because some of the people I got along best with in high school were Jewish students. I also remember that my brothers and I decided that since we were often considered to be ‘outsiders’ by wealthier folk, we would continue to ride there and hopefully upset some of the residents – my first form of protest.

(Part of a photo-essay series on personal history and race with keyword FlaAla0518)