The migrants confronted prejudice and bias from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The migrants in 'The Warmth of Other Suns' faced a daunting reality as they ventured north, leaving behind the oppressive Jim Crow South. They were met with a world colored by prejudice and bias, a world where their very existence was questioned simply because of the color of their skin. In cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, they encountered discrimination on a daily basis, from job opportunities to housing options. They were forced to navigate a society that viewed them as inferior, as outsiders unworthy of the same rights and privileges afforded to others. The migrants were subjected to overt acts of racism, from being denied service in restaurants to facing violence at the hands of white residents. They were met with hostility and suspicion, their mere presence seen as a threat to the status quo. Despite their best efforts to assimilate and prove their worth, they were often met with closed doors and closed minds. The very fabric of society seemed to be woven with threads of bias and bigotry, making it difficult for the migrants to find their place in this new world. The prejudice and bias they encountered were...
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