Two Races Beyond the Altar

Racial differences only brought Pat and Silvia closer in the early years of marriage: in fact it was Pat-white, German, Protestant- who suggested that they march for civil rights in Louisville, where he was arrested. But things took a turn for the worse when issues concerning Women's Rights entered the picture; and finally, in 1974, when Silvia had an influential job working for the advancement of black and Spanish-speaking people, Pat found himself frustrated at his job, without a car, and facing a divorce suit.