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Often there are individuals who stand up to the racism that exists everywhere in the world. In Black Boy, by Richard Wright, Richard Wright is confronted by racism everyday. Richard faces a difficult struggle in life because he refuses to accept an unequal role in society based on his race. Many of Richards family, friends, and acquaintances accept things the way they are. For example, after Richard seeks guidance from Griggs, he says, “Then for gods sake learn how to live in the south!”(202). He is displaying his concern by advising him on how to survive in the white world. Griggs is an intelligent person who has a sense of when blacks need to abide by the white rules. In addition, when Harrison and R