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CRC Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Question

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1.  According to Griffin, what is the reminder of inferior status? (P. 45) 

2. What is the “…Negroes salvation from complete despair…”? (p 45)

3.  What does racism destroy for the Negro? (46)

4.  How is the “hate stare” different than a look of disapproval?  What does it expose about the people who give it? (48-52)

5.  Why is Mississippi the most lied about state in the Union? (46 and 53)

6.  The justice system used the Parker case to make a statement to the black people in the South.  What was the statement? (46 and 53)

7. The Emmit Till case was discussed in the video I had you watch last week.  If you are unsure of what happened, research it.  What directions are given to Griffin that are a reminder of the case of Emmit Till? (58-59)

https://youtu.be/URxwe6LPvkM (video she had us watch) 

8.  Explain the characterization of Christophe. He speaks negatively about other black people.  He is coming out of prison and exhibits arrogance.  He represents an attitude that is not unusual.(53-59)

9.  Why were Negroes often afraid of the behaviors of other Negroes, such as on the bus?

10.Explain:  “It’s not right.  It’s just not right.”  (66)

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