People of Means by Nancy Johnson

 Fisk University, 1960. Chicago, 1992. Two African American women - mother and daughter. Beautiful. Educated. Successful. What sacrifices are required to be an "excellent Negro" in the times of drug store sit-ins and Rodney King? 
In 1960 Freda, a math whiz and the privileged daughter of a successful Chicago doctor, is torn between Gerald, a med student, who would provide the life she always intended to live, and Darius, a fellow Fisk student who offers a risky life in the search of justice and equality. 
In 1992 Tulip, Freda's daughter struggles to climb the corporate ladder of her PR firm. When her involvment in the Rodney King protests threatens her chance at success, she must also make a choice.
I didn't expect the ending and loved the moments of enlightenment throughout the story. Five stars!