Help That Finally Came

Author's Note: This is my Conflict and Resolution piece. About African Americans who were slaves that got the help of a white and together stood up for what they believe in. 

In the book The Help it is a true story about the hard times African American slaves would have to face. They were abused, even though most of these women took care of peoples’ children, cleaned, cooked, and in return they received more work around the house.  “Whites” took them for granted especially in a small town like Jackson, Mississippi.  Even though these “black maids” raised these children, only one really white female appreciated them.

Skeeter Phelan grew up only knowing one mom. Her maid Constantine was very special to her. Returning home being told she had disappeared. Skeeter wanted to do something about this situation.  She began collecting information from all of the black women.  Upon compiling her data, her mission was to bring awareness and equality between whites and blacks.  Her book was comprised of the wrongful acts of many and that the blacks truly wanted to be treated equally to whites.  Her quest for equality has been enforced throughout the United States.