America Quote by Langston Hughes
“I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table When company comes. Nobody'll dare Say to me, "Eat in the kitchen," Then. Besides, They'll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed-- I, too, am America.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “I, Too, Sing America”, 1926
A Black individual asserts equal belonging and future recognition despite segregation.
In simple terms: I, too, am America.
Key Takeaway
Demand equality and envision inclusion.
Themes
race
equality
identity
Mood
proud
defiant
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- poetry
- social commentary
Key Concepts
civil rights
self‑affirmation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this poem speak to modern struggles?
- What actions promote true inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may limit immediate impact.
![“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)
