The Help: A Look Into 2023
THE HELP from www.blackfilm.com Introduction to The Help The Help is a book written by Kathryn Stockett, which was later adapted into an Academy Award winning film. Set in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 60s, the story follows three women: Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minny. Skeeter is a young, white woman who has recently returned from college and is determined to be a writer. Aibileen is a middle-aged African-American woman who has spent her life working as a maid for white families. Minny is Aibileen’s best friend, also an African-American woman, and is known for her sharp tongue and strong will. Together, the three women write a book from the perspective of the African-American maids, detailing their experiences with racism and segregation during the era. The Help in 2023 It’s been 10 years since The Help was released, and in the time since, it has become an iconic piece of literature and cinema, beloved by many. The story is still relevant today, and it has become a staple of many