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Racism Quotes by Bell Hooks
- Why is it so difficult for many white folks to understand that racism is oppressive not because white folks have prejudicial feelings about blacks (they…
- Patriarchy, like any system of domination (for example, racism), relies on socializing everyone to believe that in all human relations there is an inferior and…
- Often their rage erupts because they believe that all ways of looking that highlight difference subvert the liberal belief in a universal subjectivity (we are…
- I've written 18 books, mostly dealing with issues of social justice, ending racism, feminism, and cultural criticism.
- I believe that this nation can only heal from the wounds of racism if we all begin to love blackness. And by that I don't…
- While it has become “cool” for white folks to hang out with black people and express pleasure in black culture, most white people do not…
- …“white supremacy” is a much more useful term for understanding the complicity of people of color in upholding and maintaining racial hierarchies that do not…
- When liberal whites fail to understand how they can and/or do embody white supremacist values and beliefs even though they may not embrace racism as…
- ..the struggle to end sexist oppression that focuses on destroying the cultural basis for such domination strengthens other liberation struggles. Individuals who fight for the…
- Another response to racism has been the establishment of unlearning racism workshops, which are often led by white women. These workshops are important, yet they…
- Certainly we can end racism with love. We can demand that the federal government change its emphasis on racial distinction.
More Racism Quotes
- On the field, blacks have been able to be super giants. But, once our playing days are over, this is the end… — Hank Aaron
- The object is very clear in the fight against racism; you have reasons why you're opposed to it. But when you're writing… — Margaret Atwood
- Even if I don't always behave as I should, this still doesn't explain why so many people have something against me. But… — Mario Balotelli
- Anti-Semitism has no historical, political and certainly no philosophical origins. Anti-Semitism is a disease. — Daniel Barenboim
- Racism is an ism to which everyone in the world today is exposed; for or against, we must take sides. And the… — Ruth Benedict
- In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race. There is no other way. And in order to… — Harry A. Blackmun
- Those who wish to cause religious conflict are small in number but often manage to dominate the headline. — Tony Blair
- Violence and racism are bad. Whenever they occur they are to be condemned and we should not turn a blind eye to… — Cate Blanchett
- I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through… — Lisa Bonet
- I came into this whole business by going to see Rock Against Racism gigs with the Clash. — Billy Bragg
- Jeremy Clarkson is rather charming, but I can't stomach his public persona. I don't like his casual racism and casual misogyny. — Jo Brand
- Racism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, sexism, anything Nazi and a boatload of other things have no place in my life. — Sandra Bullock