How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Big Ma turned her nose up at the college girls with Afros in favor of the Negro lady in the square sunglasses and snappy suit toting the equally snappy oval bag. (1.23)
This is interesting, right? Instead of prejudice from one racial group to another, here we see Big Ma holding prejudice against other black women. What do you think her beef is with these ladies?
Quote #2
He looked like a fugitive from justice. I could spot one when I saw one. I love a good crime story, especially The F.B.I. (5.53)
This is the first peak at Crazy Kelvin. Sure, he turns out to be a double-crosser, but it makes you wonder: Is Delphine noticing something sinister and profound in his character, or is she swayed by the fact that most black people in crime shows back in the day were fugitives or criminals? Over to you, Shmoopers.
Quote #3
While I was sitting with my sisters, I made up my mind about Oakland. There was nothing and no one in all of Oakland to like. (5.68)
Delphine judges books by their cover all the time. We get that California isn't full of Disney characters and smiles like she thought it'd be, but she hardly gives it a chance. It's clear she's just prejudiced against it because of her negative feelings toward her mom.