The Lesson

This short story takes place in NYC during a time of apparent injustices that were placed upon African Americans. The title, "The Lesson" is the lesson an educated black female tries to impose upon some young kids regarding class identification by taking them to an expensive department store full of a bunch of toys, teddy bears, etc. After an enjoyable day of going to a store and finding out they couldn't afford anything and receiving underlying messages of how their parents are all dirt poor, one of them gives in to her persuing goal of awakening by stating, "I think...that this is not much of a democracy if you ask me. Equal chance to pursue happiness means an equal crack at the dough." Miss Moore lights up like a Christmas tree knowing her boring escapade was purposeful. Miss Moore needs to get some adult friends, IMO.