Beverly Recalls a Conversation in Which She Told Her Young

Beverly recalls a conversation in which she told her young son, Jonathan, that his African ancestors were not just passive victims during the slave trade, but had found ways to resist their victimization. What is the likely goal of this common type of ethnicity­related message?

A) to communicate cultural heritage and pride.
B) to promote mistrust of the majority race.
C) to prepare children for encountering bias.
D) to encourage children to understand the equality of all races.