Harlem Quote by Nella Larsen
““This, Irene told her, was the year 1927 in the city of New York, and hundreds of white people of Hugh Wentworth’s type came to affairs in Harlem, more all the time. So many that Brian had said: “Pretty soon the colored people won’t be allowed in at all, or will have to sit in Jim Crowed sections.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Passing by Nella Larsen, 1929
The passage highlights racial segregation and the looming threat of exclusion for Black people in 1920s New York.
In simple terms: Racial segregation threatens Black community in 1920s New York.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic racism.
Themes
racism
segregation
history
identity
social injustice
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
literary
When to use this quote
- urban life
- civil rights activism
- community organizing
- historical study
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
white supremacy
Jim Crow
racial anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this historical context inform today’s fight against racism?
- What can be done to prevent similar exclusions today?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a specific historical moment and may not capture all forms of modern discrimination.
