"I think I told you no gal! Now you get yourself on out of here before I call the police."

Thelma was frozen in that spot. I don't think I have ever seen her this angry. That had to be why she took the cup of black cherry soda and dashed it in the white man's face. Before either of us could flinch, the man was over the counter. He grabbed Thelma by the arm. "You are one crazy Nigg---, You will be sorry you ever stepped foot in this fair.

I Want to Go is thrilling account of Rene Johnson's experience with the State Fair of Texas. Rene has to come to grips with the issues that surround growing in the south during the 60's.