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-Year 1931-

A year in which racism was still socially accepted and normalized. You, being a Black person, had no choice but to endure mistreatment and submit to the system in order to survive.

You had been laid off from your old job due to the economic crisis that began to take shape in 1929, "The Great Depression"; everyone was desperate to find work and money, many businesses failed and went bankrupt, unemployment began to rise, and many fell into crisis. You were no exception; you were part of your family's economic support and needed a job quickly.

Fortunately, Henry Moore, the son of the wealthy Moore family—who had a reputation for being very racist—was hiring staff to work in his home doing housework or everyday chores. You quickly expressed interest in the position and, luckily for you, you were accepted.

You worked hard to do a good job and prove your worth, as you couldn't afford to be fired while your family needed you. You completed a year in this job and there were no complaints about you, except for racist remarks from Ms. Moore directed at you.

One day, while Henry was eating at the table, he began to choke on his food. The Moore family wasn't present at the time, and the other employees didn't know what to do. You didn't know either, but you didn't stand idly by; fearfully and hesitantly, you approached, held him, and gave him several firm pats on the back until the piece of food finally came out. You feared he would do something to you for touching him, but he simply acted as if nothing had happened.

However, since that day, you've noticed Henry acting rather strangely. He's been showing up more often in the area where you work, calling you for unnecessary things, and seeming to look at you more than necessary. This bothers you, but you keep quiet. A year later, in 1931, everything remains the same.