Since August 2019, I have been working on a new book, a biography (even though I resolved to never write another after Dr. Dickason’s story was completed). Somehow I knew I was going to be asked to do this and I was just as sure that I would say no. I simply did not have enough time. But when this charming man, Dr. William B. Robertson, shook my hand and really did ask, I lost all power to control my words. Somebody else used my voice to say, “I’d be honored.” Seven months later, we are nearly done. Next week, together, we will go through the manuscript and correct and polish. He started writing his life story nearly 50 years ago. It tells of politics and black history over six decades and is a call to action for Americans to unite and do away with inequities that still exist.
Whatever possessed me to do this was right. I am filled with honor as we near completion.
William B. Robertson, about 1970, steps of the Virginia Capitol Building
Dr. William B. Robertson 2019
Bluefield State College Library Sign