America Quote by Freddie Gibbs
“Coming up in America in the '80s and '90s, we were not too far removed from slavery. People forget that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, personal commentary
Modern America still bears traces of slavery, though people often forget this history.
In simple terms: America still has remnants of slavery.
Key Takeaway
Remember and address historical injustices.
Themes
history
social justice
racial inequality
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
historical
social
When to use this quote
- education
- policy reform
- community dialogue
- media coverage
Key Concepts
slavery
legacy
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this legacy affect current society?
- What steps can we take to acknowledge it?
A Different Perspective
Denial of history can perpetuate inequality.
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
