Quote by Henry Louis Gates

America is the greatest nation ever founded. The ideals are the greatest ever espoused in human history, and we just need the country to live up to them. But what I worry about are the 1 million black men in the prison system.

America is the greatest nation ever founded. The ideals are

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This quote expresses a belief in America's potential as a nation founded on exceptional ideals, yet highlights a concern regarding the high number of incarcerated black men. It suggests that while America possesses great principles, there is a need for the country to align its practices with those ideals and address the disproportionately high imprisonment rate among black men. This short explanation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and rectifying issues within the criminal justice system to truly live up to America's founding values.

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