Quote by Jean Genet

What I did not yet know so intensely was the hatred of the white American for the black, a hatred so deep that I wonder if every white man in this country, when he plants a tree, doesn't see Negroes hanging from its branches.


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Summary

This quote, by African-American author and activist James Baldwin, highlights his realization of the deeply rooted racism and malevolence prevalent in white American society towards black individuals. Baldwin reflects on the extent of this hatred, suggesting that it is so pervasive that every white person cannot help but associate violence and oppression with their own daily actions and surroundings. It underscores the systemic nature of racism and the grim reality faced by African-Americans in the United States.

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Racism
By Jean Genet
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