Randy Rusk

This is an excellent work for high school students who are unfamiliar with the struggles of disadvantaged black families in the pre civil-rights era. The roots of feminism and racial pride are explored. Few teens of any race are aware of attempts at assimilation versus celebration of ones ethnic differences. I am amazed at how few teens are aware of the civil rights movement, the leaders and succeses of the struggle. Even fewer know to whom "Black is beautiful." was addressed.