One Friday Morning

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The main character is Nancy Lee Johnson, a talented African-American girl who wins an art contest but is denied the award because of her race. She shows courage and hope even when treated unfairly.

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Nancy Lee won the Artist Club award for her painting. This award was important because it recognized her talent and hard work.

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Nancy Lee was not given the award because the committee found out she was 'coloured' — meaning she was not white. They took back the award due to racial discrimination, which is unfair treatment based…

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Racial discrimination means treating someone unfairly because of their race or skin colour. In the story, Nancy Lee faces discrimination when the committee refuses to give her the award just because s…

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Nancy Lee felt shocked and hurt. She had prepared a speech and believed in fairness. But even though she was sad, she stayed strong and decided to keep fighting for justice in the future.

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An acceptance speech is a talk someone gives when they receive an award. They thank people and share their feelings. Nancy Lee had prepared one to thank her teachers and speak about equality.

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Miss O'Shay wanted to prepare Nancy Lee for giving her acceptance speech. She wanted Nancy to be calm and ready to speak in front of everyone at school.

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Miss O'Shay felt ashamed and angry. She told Nancy she would go to the school board to stop any awards from being denied because of race. She showed courage and support for what is right.