Julius Parker, a lifelong Southerner, hails from Charleston, South Carolina where his family’s construction business fostered a tight-knit, diverse community. Raised amidst the rich flavors and Gullah dialects of the South, Julius’ unique upbringing during the transformative 1970s instilled in him a profound appreciation for all individuals. Beneath the Draper Moon, a novel inspired by his quest to uncover the truth of the African American journey to freedom, stands as a testament to hi