I first learned that there were black people living in some place called other than the United States in the western hemisphere when I was a very little boy, and my father told me that when he was a boy about my age, he wanted to be an Episcopal priest, because he so admired his priest, a black man from someplace called Haiti.

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact that a black priest from Haiti had on the speaker's father. As a young boy, the speaker learned about the existence of black people beyond the United States and discovered the admiration his father had for this particular priest. The quote reflects the power of representation and the influence that individuals from different backgrounds can have on breaking stereotypes, shaping perceptions, and inspiring others. It underscores the importance of diverse representation and discovering stories from around the world that can broaden our understanding of different cultures and communities.

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