Quote by Richard Pryor

I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they weren't coming after me!

I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America

Summary

This quote reflects a personal experience from someone who visited Zimbabwe as a white person. In this context, the author compares their experience to white people in America who often feel tension or fear towards law enforcement. The relaxed feeling they experienced in Zimbabwe implies that within that particular environment, they harbored no fears of being targeted by the police based on race. The quote highlights the racial disparities and unequal treatment that exist in different parts of the world, suggesting a sense of relief in a situation where the author did not feel targeted or under suspicion.

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