The Afro Westerner

Joseph Jenkins Roberts comes to Laramie, Wyoming, looking for his family history. A telegram tells him his grandfather had a stroke, so he must choose between staying in town or going back to Liberia. He decides to leave but promises he will come back, having been changed by the people he met and things he learned in Laramie.

Joseph Jenkins Roberts arrives in Laramie, Wyoming, seeking his roots. A telegram informs him his grandfather has suffered a stroke, creating a conflict between staying or returning to Liberia. He leaves with a promise to return, changed by his experiences and connections in Laramie.