I believe Black Boy should be taught in high schools in 2016 because it teaches to students the grueling way Black people were treated in the Jim Crow South and how to persevere no matter the circumstances. In the 1880’s Jim Crow laws were put into place to enhance racial segregation throughout the South. The laws took away any benefits that were given to African Americans and aimed to segregate black and white people in society. In Wright’s Story, these profound laws made life hard for Richard because he was only offered the lowliest of jobs and education. After Richard graduated from his all-black public school, he wanted to work but was only to be met by low paying jobs and racist whites. High schoolers should be able to learn about the
