African american Quote by Ken Hutcherson
““I am an American, proud to be an American, proud to be a black American. I’m not African-American. I’ve never been to Africa. I’m an American that is black and my – and I’m proud to be a black that submits to my Christianity. I am proud to be just a man. I mean a man’s man, not a metro sexual, not one that gets his nails done. I mean a man that used to get out there and knock heads and get his fingernails dirty. I’m proud of being a man, but my manhood submits to my Christianity, but I don’t see that in Al Sharpton. Any time anything happens that attacks his blackness, he fears it and – because he has nothing else to stand on. Thus, when the real civil rights movement of everyone steps up, when we’re saying the Tea Party, don’t take being discriminated against. If a black person was kicked out of a hotel for being black down in Florida, it would be an uproar, but since the Tea Party was kicked out because of their political views, that’s going against America. That’s why we’re here going against the Constitution, with certain unalienable rights. That is the true fight we must start and we must fight today like never before.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address by Ken Hutcherson, date unknown
The speaker asserts a proud identity rooted in American nationality, black heritage, and Christian faith, contrasting personal values with perceived shortcomings in other black leaders and urging defense of constitutional rights against political discrimination.
In simple terms: Proud American, black, Christian man defending rights.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm on constitutional rights.
Themes
identity
faith
politics
rights
race
Mood
defiant
assertive
patriotic
Type
political
religious
social
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- church gatherings
- civil rights protests
- media interviews
Key Concepts
American nationalism
Christian masculinity
civil rights activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal identity shape civic activism?
- What responsibilities do leaders have to represent varied community views?
A Different Perspective
May overlook diversity within black experiences and political nuance.
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