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Aug 18, 2011

The Help talks about the struggle of African American women


This month the movie The Help will premiere in theatres across the country. According to the Detroit Free Press, the movie details the struggles of African American maids during the 1950s and 60s. 


"These women focused on their children, supported their education and the civil rights movement that brought about change and possibilities. They were the humble, foot soldiers of a revolution, whose spiritual strength transformed a nation," said Melba Joyce Boyd, chairperson of Wayne State University's Department of Africana Studies, quoted by the news provider.


The official website for the movie says it will focus on the connection between the women as well as the courage it took for them to speak out against the mistreatment they were suffering at the hands of their employers.


The Help is about having the confidence to face adversity and stand up for what an individual believes in. We've come a long way since the years that the film is set in, and now African American skin care products offer ethnic women products that celebrate their skin tone and inspire confidence for all the strong women out there.  

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