Apartheid Quote by Johnnetta B. Cole
“I grew up in the South. I grew up in the days of legalized segregation. And, so, whether you called it legal racial segregation or you called it apartheid, it was the same injustice.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR, 1990
Segregation, whether legal or called apartheid, represents the same injustice.
In simple terms: All segregation is unjust.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and oppose all forms of segregation.
Themes
justice
equality
history
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- community activism
Key Concepts
civil rights
systemic oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we address hidden biases?
- What actions combat segregation today?
A Different Perspective
Legal labels can obscure moral truths.
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