“If I knew anything about being black in America it was that nothing was guaranteed, you couldn't count on a thing, and and all that was certain for most of us was a black death. In my mind, a black… — Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Copy Share Image
“James Baldwin lived in this house for more than twenty-five years, and all that was left were half a dozen pink teacups and turquoise saucers buried by the house's rear wall, orange trees that were heavy with fruit, but the fruit was bitter and sharp to the taste. We see Baldwin's name in connection to the present condition more often… — Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Copy Share
“If I knew anything about being black in America it was that nothing was guaranteed, you couldn't count on a thing, and and all… — Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Copy Share Image
“So often I'm like, No, thanks, to all of that stuff, just give me the room to exist both in the shit and stars… — Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah Copy Share Image
