Minny Jackson is a fictional character from the novel *The Help* by Kathryn Stockett. She is an African American maid in Jackson, Mississippi, during the 1960s. Known for her exceptional cooking skills and strong personality, Minny faces the challenges of racial discrimination and social injustice while working for white families. Throughout the story, Minny develops a close bond with Aibileen Clark, another maid, and Skeeter Phelan, a young white woman who seeks to tell the stories of black maids. Minny's character highlights the struggles and resilience of African American women during the Civil Rights Movement.