Quote by Tom Morello

The real estate agent had to go door-to-door in the apartment building we wanted to rent, asking if it was OK for this interracial family - my mom is white and I was a 1-year-old half-African kid - to live in the apartment building.

The real estate agent had to go door-to-door in the apartmen

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate reality of the racial discrimination faced by an interracial family seeking to rent an apartment. It depicts the extra measures the real estate agent had to take by personally approaching neighbors to gauge their acceptance. The quote sheds light on the racism and prejudice the family encountered, emphasizing the ongoing challenges and need for inclusive, fair housing practices.

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