Quotes on Racism In America

Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.

The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color-line, -- the relation of the darker to the lighter races of men in Asia and Africa, in America and the islands of the sea.

The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.

Telling me that I’m obsessed with talking about racism in America is like telling me I’m obsessed with swimming when I’m drowning.

In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate.

I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.