Answer:
“The First Day” by Edward P. Jones is a short story written in 1992.
Step-by-step explanation:
The short story is about an African American mother taking her young daughter to school for the first time. The daughter becomes ashamed of her mother because she sees where her education level is at. The mother is also ashamed of herself because she didn’t get education throughout her life. In “The First Day” the opening scene sets the tone for challenging the status quo and creating a life of success. Jones’ short story challenges the status quo in multiple ways. The status quo during this era was African American education.