The short story 'The Lesson' by Toni Cade Bambara, is about a small group of African-American children who are confronted with class and economic distinctions for the first time during a trip to New York. The story's narrator, is clearly affected by this discovery, as she learns a powerful lesson at the hands of her neighbor, Miss Moore, who shows her the economic inequalities that exists in the world. It is a story that deals with the frightening reality of racial and class injustice, yet there is a sense of hope at the conclusion of the story because the narrator is determined to rise above her circumstances and create a better life for herself. Overall, the story is about more than just racial or economic inequalities; it is about the importance of being open to life's lessons and the value of learning itself.
Toni Cade Bambara was born in New York City.
Toni Cade Bambara's birth name is Cade, Miltona Mirkin.
Toni Cade Bambara was born on March 25, 1939.
Toni Cade Bambara was born on March 25, 1939.
Toni Cade Bambara died on December 9, 1995 at the age of 56.
Toni Cade Bambara died on December 9, 1995 at the age of 56.
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Toni Cade Bambara was born on March 25, 1939 and died on December 9, 1995. Toni Cade Bambara would have been 56 years old at the time of death or 76 years old today.
Toni Cade Bambara
"Those Bones Are Not My Child" is a novel by Toni Cade Bambara. It was published posthumously in 1999 after her death in 1995.
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