John Harris (author)
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John Harris is the author of Numerican Nation: A Self Portrait
, in which he chronicles the first thirty years of his life and his views on United States politics from the perspective of the descendants of slavery
. He moved to Mount Vernon
, New York
in 1958. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School
, then continued on to Central Connecticut State University
where he earned a bachelors degree in Political Science
. He later earned his M.S.
in Organizational Behavior from the University of Hartford
. He is the former president and CEO of Quality Time Video, Inc. He is an "insurance underwriter turned social historian."
In 1973 Harris married college sweetheart Patricia Joanne Curran and had three children: Bradford John Harris(1976), Courtney Leigh Harris(1978) and Clinton James Harris (1984). Harris and family currently reside in Florida
.
Numerican Nation: A Self Portrait
Numerican Nation: A Self Portrait is a book written by John Harris in 2005. The story is a mainly autobiographical work and commentary on U.S. politics.The book is a must read for those interested in the influence of slavery on the Numerican family. Mr...
, in which he chronicles the first thirty years of his life and his views on United States politics from the perspective of the descendants of slavery
Slavery
Slavery is a system under which people are treated as property to be bought and sold, and are forced to work. Slaves can be held against their will from the time of their capture, purchase or birth, and deprived of the right to leave, to refuse to work, or to demand compensation...
. He moved to Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It lies on the border of the New York City borough of The Bronx.-Overview:...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in 1958. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School (New York)
Mount Vernon High School is a high school in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York, and is part of the Mount Vernon City School District.-Basketball:Mount Vernon is a perennial powerhouse in the State of New York as well as the nation....
, then continued on to Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States.The school was moved to its present campus in 1922...
where he earned a bachelors degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
. He later earned his M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Organizational Behavior from the University of Hartford
University of Hartford
The University of Hartford is a private, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The degree programs at the University of Hartford hold the highest levels of accreditation available in the US, including the Engineering Accreditation Commission of...
. He is the former president and CEO of Quality Time Video, Inc. He is an "insurance underwriter turned social historian."
In 1973 Harris married college sweetheart Patricia Joanne Curran and had three children: Bradford John Harris(1976), Courtney Leigh Harris(1978) and Clinton James Harris (1984). Harris and family currently reside in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
.