![]() ![]() White men tend to regard him as an inferior, and an oversexed one at that. ![]() How is Griffin treated differently when he is in disguise? He also had a contact with Sepia magazine which financed his travels in exchange for the right to publish the first copy of his work. His education made him able to write about his experiences in a compelling way. Unlike most human beings, Griffin was a trained journalist. Photo evidence provided compelling proof that Griffin wasn't simply inventing experiences to relate later. At times, Griffin took along a photographer to provide photographic evidence of his experiences. His status as one of them gave him a credibility that was not being granted to the African-Americans who had lived their entire lives in segregation. When he spoke, or wrote, other white people paid attention to him. What factors allowed Griffin's account of the same phenomena to be taken seriously? ![]() This book described racist behaviors that were well documented at the time, and revealed problems that African-American people had been complaining about for years. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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