The book Fifty Years of Freedom, Vital to Whites and Coloreds of the United States, by Francis J. Grimky, is a detailed study of the difference in opinion between whites and African Americans that existed in the post-slavery period in the United States. The author offers readers to review the history of this period through the eyes of a contemporary and understand what issues were vital for both population groups. In addition, the book questions the stereotypes and perceptions that existed in the society of the time and calls for a new level of understanding and cooperation between white and colored Americans. The work of Francis J. Grimky is an important contribution to the study of the history of race relations in the United States and stimulates dialogue about the contemporary issues and challenges facing this country.