Embracing a certain quotient of racial bias and discrimination against the poor is an inexorable aspect of supporting capital punishment. This is… — Bryan Stevenson Copy Share Image
By looking upon themselves as human beings, their whiteness to them isn't the yardstick of perfection or honor or anything else. And,… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
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It is sad to witness the persistence in our society of the racism and xenophobia that seems to be a permanent part… — Allen W. Wood Copy Share Image
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The text, 'Is God a White Racist', By Rev. Dr. William Jones, is still studied by theologians and academics and taught in… — Anthea Butler Copy Share Image
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History shows that black people have been second-class citizens, less than human. That's what had to happen with slavery. You had to… — John Barnes Copy Share Image
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I've been dealing with racism since I was a little kid! My dad's super black, from Puerto Rico. Then my mom's super… — Anuel AA Copy Share Image
“States will invent obscure constructs like "white privilege" and "male privilege" because they are convenient to further the state's ends. They are… — Stefan Molyneux Copy Share Image
Being vegan is easy. Are there social pressures that encourage you to continue to eat, wear, and use animal products? Of course… — Gary L. Francione Copy Share Image
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'RuPaul's Drag Race'... is very little about boys who dress up in girls' clothing: it's very much about grit, integrity, heart, power… — Michelle Visage Copy Share Image
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We need to recognize that the situation in Ferguson speaks to broader challenges that we still face as a nation. The fact… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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I find that white people in general, including white liberals and even revolutionaries, are most inclined to call you a racist when… — Runoko Rashidi Copy Share Image
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I just want to shed light, illuminate and turn the spotlight over to all of the black people who have been being… — Kelela Copy Share Image
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The family is an early expedient and in many ways irrational. If the race had developed a special sexless class to be… — George Santayana Copy Share Image
I conceived of myself in large part as a teacher. There wasn't a great understanding of gender discrimination. People knew that race… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
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