Quote by Toni Morrison

Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to prevent class war.

Black people have always been used as a buffer in this count

Summary

This quote suggests that throughout history, black people have been strategically positioned as a social and political "buffer" in society. It implies that they have been deliberately placed between different classes and powers in order to avert or weaken any potential conflicts or uprisings driven by socioeconomic disparities. This positioning of black people is seen as a means of maintaining the status quo and preventing the emergence of a unified struggle against inequality and injustice. The quote highlights the exploitation and manipulation of black individuals as a tool for social control.

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