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“Seeing their children touched and seared and wounded by race prejudice is one of the heaviest crosses which colored women have to bear.” quote by Mary Church Terrell
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“Seeing their children touched and seared and wounded by race prejudice is one of the heaviest crosses which colored women have to bear.”

Mary Church Terrell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Racial prejudice harms children, burdening women with deep emotional wounds

In simple terms: Prejudice wounds children, creating heavy burdens for women

Key Takeaway

Advocate against racism to protect children

Themes

racism childhood women’s burden

Mood

somber determined

Type

activist historical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • history
  • civil rights

Key Concepts

social justice psychological impact community healing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies heal racial wounds?
  • What role can women play in combating prejudice?
A Different Perspective

Addressing prejudice alone cannot erase trauma; systemic change needed

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