Quote by Jackie Robinson

I cannot salute the flag; I know that I am a black man in a white world. In 1972, in 1947, at my birth in 1919, I know that I never had it made.

I cannot salute the flag; I know that I am a black man in a

Summary

This quote, spoken by baseball legend Jackie Robinson, reflects his struggle as a black man in a predominantly white society. Despite being an accomplished athlete and breaking the color barrier in professional baseball, Robinson recognizes that systemic racism and discrimination persist throughout his life. His statement conveys his understanding that equality and acceptance were elusive, and he remained aware of the ongoing challenges he faced as an African American, refusing to blindly place his faith in symbols of patriotism or national unity.

By Jackie Robinson

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