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Aaliyah Williams is just a normal girl in the 50’s. She tries to get good grades, respect her elders and make the right decisions. But being a black is not easy, especially in the 50’s. Aaliyah is bold and confident, not afraid to speak her mind about anything.

She’s bubbly and outgoing. Aaliyah lights up the room and everyone seems to enjoy having her around. She’s generous and kind. Aaliyah never backs down from what she believes in and she won't give up on anything she strongly believes in.

Jace Evans was born into a wealthy family. He’s a sweet-talker, flirty and carefree. Jace lives his life with no regrets and basically living the life of a rebel. Jace breaks the rules and doesn't care. Everyone knows he has no regrets and lives in the moment.. When he meets Aaliyah he’s delighted by her personality and wants to know more.

When the two cross paths, what will happen?

Will a friendship spark between the two?

How will society react?

When black and white meet what will happen?

Will there be friendship between them? Or will it be burnt away.

Being inter-racial friends is not easy, but they are going to learn that it is even harder when you are living in the 1950’s.All Rights Reserved

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Skin Color Doesn't Matter by uncommonwriter

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But She's Black (BWWM) by PoeeticJustice

The first time Travis ever laid eyes on Aaliyah he fell in love with her smooth chocolate skin and her gorgeous smile . He's determined to do whatever it takes to get her but there's just one problem ..... She's black . And Travis family and friends don't like black people . They turn their noses up at them . •••••••••••••••• Aaliyah's from the slum , a broke black girl who's fatherless with a struggling mother . While Travis lives in a rich neighborhood and is wealthy . His mother's a lawyer and his father's a doctor . Between Aaliyah being black and Travis family not approving of them being together it's tough . They think Aaliyah is no good and only want him for his money . Will Travis let them get in his head ? Will Aaliyah get tired and give up ? Read to find out !

The Unexpected Girl Next Door by therealsydneyjaneee

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