Richard Delgado's article "Storytelling for Oppositionists and Others: A Plea for Narrative" explores the power of storytelling in challenging dominant narratives and promoting social justice. Delgado argues that stories, particularly counterstories from marginalized groups, are essential for exposing the biases and inequalities embedded in mainstream narratives. He highlights how dominant groups often construct stories that justify their position and maintain the status quo, while marginalized groups use storytelling to subvert these narratives and reveal alternative realities. Delgado uses the example of a black lawyer rejected from a law school position to illustrate how different stories can be told about the same event. The dominant story, told by the white professor, justifies the decision through meritocratic criteria and downplays the racial bias involved. In contrast, the counterstory told by the rejected lawyer reveals the systemic racism and the lack of genuine consideration for his qualifications and experiences. Delgado also discusses the legal system's tendency to dismiss counterstories, as seen in the case of John Henry, whose lawsuit was dismissed despite the evidence of racial discrimination. He argues that legal litigation often fails to challenge the underlying structures of inequality, instead reinforcing the dominant narrative. The article emphasizes the importance of counterstories in challenging dominant ideologies and promoting a more inclusive understanding of reality. Delgado suggests that storytelling can be a powerful tool for social change, as it allows marginalized voices to be heard and can help shift the dominant narrative. He concludes that storytelling is not just a means of communication but a vital part of the struggle for racial reform and social justice.Richard Delgado's article "Storytelling for Oppositionists and Others: A Plea for Narrative" explores the power of storytelling in challenging dominant narratives and promoting social justice. Delgado argues that stories, particularly counterstories from marginalized groups, are essential for exposing the biases and inequalities embedded in mainstream narratives. He highlights how dominant groups often construct stories that justify their position and maintain the status quo, while marginalized groups use storytelling to subvert these narratives and reveal alternative realities. Delgado uses the example of a black lawyer rejected from a law school position to illustrate how different stories can be told about the same event. The dominant story, told by the white professor, justifies the decision through meritocratic criteria and downplays the racial bias involved. In contrast, the counterstory told by the rejected lawyer reveals the systemic racism and the lack of genuine consideration for his qualifications and experiences. Delgado also discusses the legal system's tendency to dismiss counterstories, as seen in the case of John Henry, whose lawsuit was dismissed despite the evidence of racial discrimination. He argues that legal litigation often fails to challenge the underlying structures of inequality, instead reinforcing the dominant narrative. The article emphasizes the importance of counterstories in challenging dominant ideologies and promoting a more inclusive understanding of reality. Delgado suggests that storytelling can be a powerful tool for social change, as it allows marginalized voices to be heard and can help shift the dominant narrative. He concludes that storytelling is not just a means of communication but a vital part of the struggle for racial reform and social justice.