What if you were a restless 13-year-old African American aspiring to “be somebody” who was bused to a white school?
America was upended in 1957 when school integration and prejudice collided. In the United States, racial segregation refers to the separation of services and resources, which include residences, hospital attention, educational opportunities, jobs, and transport. Up to 1948, black units, mostly in the United States military, were normally isolated from white forces but directed by white leaders.
The fictional narrative by Ntozake Shange, Betsey Brown will capture our hearts at a moment when we want to do something in our lives but are unable to do so due to the segregation and discrimination that we face. In every manner, we’re restricted.
Ntozake Shange narrates the narrative of Betsey Brown, a thirteen-year-old “colored girl” caught between the worlds of childhood and adult politics. The narrative depicts the impact of racism on children, something that no child should have to experience. It’s a narrative about “adolescent awakening” and the responsibilities that come with growing up. Betsey Brown was bullied at her all-white school. She has never been satisfied because everything boils down to racial profiling and judgement.
Ntozake Shange has re-created a hilarious, delightful, and poignant vision of St. Louis and the Brown family in the story, which will amuse both young and old. She is a remarkable storyteller because she is passionate about fighting for the rights of people living in freedom around the world. It’s true: Betsey Brown is a stunningly wonderful piece of writing.
As time passes, many people will work to end segregation and racism. After all, we’re all dealing with the same problems in our lives at the end of the day. We’re trying to figure out how to deal with them. We’re fighting back, regardless of your nationality, language, or skin color.
You can read “Betsey Brown” to a buddy once you’ve finished reading it to yourself.