The emancipation of African Americans came with the courage of the civil rights era. The feeling of freedom was overwhelming and people of African descent thrived on civil liberties. The courage of the people was expressed through Dee in "Everyday Use". As soon as Dee arrived, mom saw the changes in her daughter simply by the way she was dressed. Mom says, “A dress so flashy it hurts my eyes.” (Walker 6) The dress makes it and her mother's description of Dee illustrates a lively and bright person. The change during this era was a beautiful time when people were full of energy and enthusiasm for a change in American history. The mom also said, “The dress is loose and droopy, and as it comes in, I like it.” (Walker 6) With Dee representing the change, her clothes were different, she seemed to be a different person now, mom was happy with what she saw. African Americans welcomed the change, but the change was not quite as high and mighty as it seemed