Racism, sexism and a hostile society subtly affect the choices the ladies make in their everyday lives, and ultimately the quality of their lives. How can they survive, strive and thrive in this oppressive society? This historical fiction moves through BLM protests prior to the 2016 Presidential Election and the fallout afterwards. They've been living in a bubble of progressive minds, and are awakened to the reality of an intolerant world. Celeste teams up with her two comrades to fearlessly navigate the lopsided chessboard of life in search of success and happiness. The playing field is not level, but some of the most thrilling victories are won by defenses! Bigotry is proudly on display in America, and abuse towards the disenfranchised appears to be trending. Marginalized people play the game with the black chess pieces, moving second in response to the actions of the white chessmen, and therefore almost always on defense. The advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. All other self-promotion will be deleted.

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BLACK CHESS by Roberta Roberts