Quote by Jesse Jackson

Racism as a form of skin worship, and as a sickness and a pathological anxiety for America, is so great, until the poor whites -- rather than fighting for jobs or education -- fight to remain pink and fight to remain white. And therefore they cannot see an alliance with people that they feel to be inherently inferior.


Racism as a form of skin worship, and as a sickness and a pa

Summary

This quote by Toni Morrison suggests that racism in America is deeply ingrained as a result of valuing certain skin tones over others. It highlights how racism becomes a psychological problem that afflicts not only marginalized communities but also impoverished white individuals who prioritize maintaining their perceived superiority. As a consequence, they fail to acknowledge the potential alliances that could be formed with those they consider inferior. This quote underscores the damaging impact of racism, portraying it as a obstacle to achieving collective progress and equality.

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Racism
By Jesse Jackson
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