"Keeping Close to Home"

"Keeping Close to Home," brings some interesting racial issues to surface, from a African-American woman's perspective. She discusses issues like assimilation and her basic struggles or just life as an educated black woman. One of the more interesting points I thought that she brought up on the issue of assimilation was that assimilating might allow an African-American to be more successful, however, it is important to stay in touch with their people in order to make a difference to your people. Another issue I thought was very interesting was what she said on language, which does not just pertain to African-Americans. She says on page 233, "If I do not speak in a language that can be understood, then there is little chance for dialogue." That is true in any situation, you have been understood if you want people to listen and react to your message. Overall, I very much enjoyed her essay.