Super Short Summary

Set in modern-day New York, African-American author, activist, and documentarian Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “Gorilla, My Love” (1971) follows Hazel, a young African-American girl who recounts two defining incidents from her past where adults proved unreliable, leading her to articulate why she believes adults are dishonest and disrespectful toward children, ultimately learning a profound life lesson in trust.