Dealing with Racial Prejudice (Make sure each paragraph has a distinct focus. Maybe prejudice Maya faced, prejudice her family faced, prejudice in the community in general, and prejudice against the white people are possible topics for paragraphs.)

I can't write your paper for you but here is a general comment. Maya faces blatant instances of racism at several points during her story; at her graduation ceremony, when she goes to the Stamps dentist, and when she applies for the streetcar job are the most prominent examples. Racism is institutionalized and seems overwhelming to Maya, but she is finally able to make process and beat the system when she gets her streetcar job.