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Black Negro Essay In John Howard Griffin's novel Black Like Me, Griffin travels through many Southern American states, including Mississippi. While in Mississippi Griffin experiences racial tension to a degree that he did not expect. It is in Mississippi that he encounters racial stereotypical views directed towards him, which causes him to realize the extent of the racial prejudices that exist. Mississippi is where he is finally able to understand the fellowship shared by many …

…blacks were being treated. This novel is just as horrific to readers in the 90's as it was in the 50's, but while the 90's audience is convinced that they have escaped the problem of racism, this Bibliography Griffin, John Howard. Black Like Me. Sepia Publishing Company. New York. 1960. *All subsequent entries are from this source* Endnotes 1. John Howard Griffin. Black Like Me. Sepia Publishing Company. New York. 1960. *All subsequent entries are from this source*