Working with the Past No one knows with certainty what really happen to African-Americans during , in my opinion, the worst historical moments of our American culture. The deliberated effort to intentionally destroy the African culture was insidious, yet only through the “creative spirit” of many of them, we can now have a small glimpse of what happen, how did women survive, where do they get their strength, and what message they impart with their children. …showed first 75 words of 730 total…

…showed last 75 words of 730 total…that hangs in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Virginia Wolf writes about the experiences of many women, who for the most part are unknown, found ways to express themselves through other mediums, like Walker’s mother’s garden. Knowing and discovering the many facets of the mothers, grandmothers, experiences, even those, which seemed to be insignificant, Walkers found the inspiration to become a writer, as her mother express her art in the garden.