A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It's not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for.

Summary

This quote, attributed to Thurgood Marshall, highlights the stark reality of racial inequality while emphasizing the importance of striving for equal rights. Marshall points out the absurdity in the idea that all babies in the United States have equal rights, regardless of their race or socio-economic background. While acknowledging that the current state of affairs does not reflect this ideal, Marshall encourages society to channel their efforts towards achieving this goal of equal rights for all, irrespective of circumstances at birth.

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