Quote by Peter Tosh

And I ask why am I black, they say I was born in sin, and shamed inequity. One of the main songs we used to sing in church makes me sick, 'love wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

And I ask why am I black, they say I was born in sin, and sh

Summary

This quote reflects the experience of racial discrimination and inequality. The speaker questions why they are considered inferior due to their skin color, illustrating the view that being black is associated with sin and shame. The reference to a church song highlights the irony of a message that promises purification through love while perpetuating racist ideas about white being synonymous with purity. The quote exposes the disgust the speaker feels towards the hypocrisy and social injustice they have been subjected to.

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