Quote by James A. Baldwin

The only thing that white people have that black people need, or should want, is power-and no one holds power forever.

The only thing that white people have that black people need

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that the only thing that white people possess, which black people may desire or require, is power. It implies that power is not an inherent attribute of race, and that nobody can maintain power indefinitely. This speaks to a recognition of the importance of power dynamics in society, emphasizing that power is not limited to any particular racial group and can shift over time. The quote subtly critiques the idea that white people inherently possess something essential that black people lack, reinforcing the belief in equality and challenging racial stereotypes.

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Power

By James A. Baldwin

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