“There's a whole lot of things you don't know about niggers. And God forbid you should! There's a whole lot of things you don't know about white girls . . about yourself, Virginia. And God forbid you should! That's what we men are here for.” MenWomenRaceGenderAfrican AmericansBlacksRace RelationsWhitesGender RelationsWhite Women Book:Holiday Source: Holiday
“Ah wants you always, John. Fo' I fear. I fear." He understood. He lifted his hand a little to stroke hers. "But Mammy, ef the cabin 'n' the swamp is chokin' me?" "Chokin's our life." Her voice is harsh.” FearAfrican AmericansBlacksClaustrophobia Book:Holiday Source: Holiday
