Anne's Journey: From Boys to Activism

👧Anne develops an interest in boys, but grows disillusioned with relationships and prioritizes her academic pursuits.

🍲Anne leads a food strike at Natchez after finding a maggot in the grits, showing her willingness to protest institutional mistreatment.

👥Anne realizes the personal cost of activism and experiences the sacrifices protesters have to make.

🎓Anne's academic performance and determination earn her respect at Tougaloo College.

✊Anne sees herself as someone who can demand dignity for an entire group and not just for herself.

What leads Anne to prioritize her academic pursuits over relationships?

—Anne grows disillusioned with how everyone at Natchez seems absorbed by their relationships, and she realizes her priorities lie elsewhere.

What motivates Anne to lead a food strike?

—Anne becomes an activist and agitator, organizing the food strike to protest institutional mistreatment.

What does Anne learn about the personal cost of activism?

—Through the food strike, Anne sees the sacrifices protesters have to make and the challenges of standing up for rights.

How does Anne gain respect at Tougaloo College?

—Anne's academic performance and determination earn her the respect of the college's president.

How does Anne see herself?

—Anne sees herself as someone who can demand dignity on a large scale, advocating for the rights of an entire group.

00:09Anne's second year at Natchez, she develops an interest in boys.

00:27She becomes disillusioned with relationships and prioritizes her academic pursuits.

00:46Anne leads a food strike at Natchez to protest institutional mistreatment.

01:07She realizes the personal cost of activism and sacrifices made by protesters.

01:31Anne is accepted to Tougaloo College with a scholarship.

01:53She sees herself as someone who can demand dignity for an entire group.

02:00Anne organizes a group to protest institutional mistreatment.

02:23Her academic performance and resolve earn her respect at Tougaloo College.