How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Truth is, I never thought I'd see the day when people would be interested in hearing what two old Negro women have to say. Life still surprises me. (7.31.19)
Bessie is more than willing to call out the racial problems of the modern era, but it's at least encouraging that she can speak out in the pages of this book. That's something that was never afforded to her ancestors, and she's not going to let this opportunity slip out of her fingers.