Melissa Ann Greene writes about Canada mine collapse that captured world 's attention . 20 men were trapped in darkness with no high - tech equipment to free them , unlike Chile miners . Social structure formed ; soon , a black man took lead , in contrast with his aboveground counterparts . Greene : Once again , racial division resurfaced too ; it dissolved in daylight .
Melissa Fay Greene writes about Canada mine collapse that captured world 's attention . 20 men were trapped in darkness with no high-tech gear to free them , unlike Chile miners . Social structure formed ; soon , a black man took lead , in contrast with his aboveground status . Greene : Miners rescued , racial division resurfaced too ; fellowship dissolved in daylight .