Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

It is incontestable and deplorable that Negroes have committed crimes; but they are derivative crimes. They are born of the greater crimes of the white society.

It is incontestable and deplorable that Negroes have committ

Summary

This quote suggests that while it is undeniable that people of African descent have committed crimes, these crimes are a result of the injustices and systemic discrimination perpetrated by white society. It implies that the socio-economic and cultural conditions created by the dominant group contribute to the actions of the marginalized group. The quote implies a need to address and rectify the underlying societal issues in order to reduce crime rates among marginalized communities.

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Society Crime

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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