September Progress Update: Editing and Publication of Bryant's Memoir

Greetings all,

This is Salim Rollins (Bryant’s son) reaching out. I’d first like to express my deepest gratitude for the tremendous amount of support that we’ve received behind this project. My father’s final wish was to have The Slave In My Mirror published, and your contribution will make that wish a reality. In the last couple of years of his life, it became important to dad that he share his story. His story is so intertwined with the story of the 20th and 21st century America. Dad was an optimist and had faith in people’s inherent goodness. Through the work he carried forth with his wife, Shirley, his vision was to help people understand that beneath the surface we are all fundamentally the same.

Though dad initiated the Kickstarter campaign to assist with the publishing of The Slave In My Mirror, he was not able to see the project through due to his death in May earlier this year. His family including his wife Shirley, his daughter Malikkah, his son in law Abe, and I have picked up the torch to ensure that his book is published and that the appropriate contributors receive their perks.

At the moment, the completed manuscript for the book is under review by an editor who has been in the business for over 50 years. The editor is aware of dad’s passing and is handling his job with sensitivity and care. When editing is complete we will begin the final layout and formatting for print and ebook editions. We have chosen a vendor/platform and have tools in place to complete that. We do not have a confirmed date as to when the book will be published as we want to honor the editing process, but all parts of the project are moving steadily forward and we will certainly keep you updated on the progress.

Again, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing this project progress in the coming months.

In Community, 

Salim Rollins