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“In Tampa, a race riot began when drunken white soldiers used a negro child as a target to show their markmanship...”

Howard Zinn

About This Quote

Source Book: A People's History of the United States, 1980

A violent incident illustrates how racism and power abuse can turn children into targets.

In simple terms: Racism leads to cruelty.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront systemic racism.

Themes

racism violence history

Mood

somber critical

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy reform
  • community activism

Key Concepts

power dynamics dehumanization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lessons can we draw for today?
  • How to prevent such abuses?
A Different Perspective

Historical accounts may oversimplify complex events.

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