Massey Says There Were Rules in the Segregated South

The transcript recounts a personal narrative of growing up in segregated Mississippi during the 1940s and 50s. It highlights the influence of family, particularly in education, leading to a serendipitous scholarship to Morehouse College. The speaker describes the harsh realities of segregation, likening it to apartheid, and the need for caution in interactions with white people. Despite these challenges, the speaker reflects on a supportive community and a positive childhood experience.

In what ways did the speaker adapt to the environment of segregation?

What does the speaker mean by describing their childhood as good despite harsh segregation?