We've talked more about civil rights after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 than we talked about it before 1964.
Interpretation
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 sparked more discussions about civil rights than ever before, highlighting its significance in American society.
Clarence Thomas reflects on the profound impact that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had on the conversation surrounding civil rights in the United States. Before this pivotal legislation, discussions on civil rights were limited, but the Act not only addressed issues of discrimination and inequality but also galvanized public discourse and awareness, leading to a greater understanding and recognition of civil rights issues in America.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of legislation in shaping societal values.
Even as someone who's labeled a conservative - I'm a Republican I'm black, I'm heading up this organization in the Reagan administration - I can say that conservatives don't exactly break their necks to tell blacks that they're welcome.
Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.
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History will have to recordThat the greatest tragedy of this period of social transitionWas not the vitriolic words and the violent actions of the bad peopleBut the appalling silence and indifference of the good.Our generation will have to repent notOnly for the words and actions of the children of darknessBut also for the fears and apathy of thechildren of light.
You will not be able to stay home, brother./You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out./You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip,/Skip out for beer during commercials,/Because the revolution will not be televised.
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