““I remember the first time I ever saw you, the day you came. L.J. and I were so excited about this new person that came into the family like a storm blowing over the Bradshaw’s. We’d never seen a Negro before.””
A narrator recounts the awe and novelty of encountering a Black person for the first time, highlighting cultural unfamiliarity and familial excitement.
In simple terms: Encountering the unfamiliar sparks curiosity.
First impressions shape lasting memories.
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