What is the writer's goal in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker?

carol-davis

"" by   was written in the 1970s when the black people were just beginning to
look for their roots in Africa.  The book Roots and the mini series by Alex
Hailey had certainly stimulated this interest.

Black power and the Black
muslims raised different issues for the black person.  These movements found support from those
who were not satisfied in the progress in integration, equality, and economic growth of the
black communities. 

Although the Black Muslims had been accused of killing
Malcolm X, there were many who were believers in the religion. Those who joined the Black
muslims were often sincere; however, some became interested in the controversy and found a place
for protest.

Alice Walker wrote often of her
distaste for the African-American who was only interested in his blackness and
not in his country now.  She believed that in order to make America better the black man must
build here first and along with his interest in his African heritage. ...