“Each movement toward literacy was a signal that these women were going very much against the grain of prevailing cultural beliefs, practices and expectations”(114).
Black women have always been in the position to take care of and nurture those around her, in Going Against the Grain Royster puts the spotlight on black women who were fighting against the law for the rights and literacy. It goes on to account the many people who were against slavery but never put forth any effort to stop it, such as Thomas Jefferson. She also highlights people who were strong advocates for the freedom of black people.
I found it compelling to read that there were so many people who were against slavery but did nothing at all to stop it. As I dwelt on this fact I thought about times when things like this happen today. For example many people do not like ‘bullies’ yet very few will stand up for the kid who is getting beat up, they just keep on with their day and are glad that they are not the ones getting picked on.
I would like to place a challenge on you. If there is something you are against, do not be a bystander, stand up for what you believe in and fight for it to be made right. Stop the nonsense.
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