“It always seemed to me that white people were judged as individuals. But if a Negro did something stupid or wrong, it was held against all of us.” PeopleIfsIndividualWhiteStupidRacismJudged Book:Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years Source: Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
“When Negroes are average, they fail, unless they are very, very lucky. Now, if you're average and white, honey, you can go far. Just look at Dan Quayle. If that boy was colored he'd be washing dishes somewhere.” IfsLooksWhiteBoysFailingLuckyAverageHoneyDishesWashingWashing Dishes Book:Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years Source: Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years