Originating from a poor , working - class family , Rivers ' was fortunate that education allowed her access to middle - class life .
Eunice Rivers was born during a time and place in which race relations in the United States were at their lowest point .
Originating from a poor , working - class family , Eunice Rivers ' was fortunate that education allowed Eunice Rivers ' access to middle - class life .
Eunice Rivers was born during a time and place in which race relations in the United States were at their lowest point .