Black like me Skin colorWhat is the value of skin color? From a biological point of view, this is worthless. From a social point of view, it represents community status, dignity, trust or something people would never have imagined. In the story Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin, a white Southern journalist, author and main character, experienced an unforgettable journey to the Deep South. Mr. Griffin has a heart filled with curiosity; he therefore undertook an important project. He underwent several medical treatments to change his skin pigments from white to black in order to write a report. To create a successful project, Griffin had to leave his wife to temporarily become African American. Being African-American has brought him many unfair encounters. However, after he became a Caucasian again, everyone's attitude immediately changed and they treated him well. Mr. Griffin felt bad and he told everyone about his experiences writing books and attending press interviews. Throughout these difficult times, one can read this book and discover the characteristics of the author, how he saw the light bulb and the truth he wanted people to understand. Griffin was a middle-aged white man who lived with his wife and children. He was not family oriented. He decided to pass his own company on to black society. Although this decision could help most African Americans, he had to sacrifice time with his family. “She offered, as part of the project, her willingness to lead, with our three children, the unsatisfactory family life of a home deprived of a husband and father” (Griffin 9). Leaving Ms. Griffin and her children would deprive them of the care they needed. Although he was not family oriented, he was full of courage. He was willing to discuss topics that people were reluctant to talk about, trying new ideas that people were afraid to implement. After returning to his own skin color, he attended most of the press conferences and also wrote books about what he had experienced. During these interviews, Griffin was very considerate. He asked Wallace, a journalist, to report carefully so as not to hurt his African-American friends. “Please… Don’t mention these names on air.