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“An der H. A. Jack School erkannte ich, dass ich schwarz war. Vor meinem Erlebnis im Pausenhof hatte ich mich nie entscheiden müssen, doch als ich dazu gezwungen wurde, entschied ich mich für schwarz. Die Welt betrachtete mich als farbig, aber ich verbrachte mein Leben nicht damit, mich selbst zu betrachten. Ich betrachtete andere Menschen. Ich sah mich so, wie ich die anderen Menschen um mich herum sah, und diese Menschen waren schwarz. - S. 77”

Book:Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

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Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is a South African-born comedian, writer, and television host. He is known for his unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on social issues. Born on February 20, 1984, Noah grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. He began his career performing in comedy clubs in Johannesburg and has since gained recognition in the television and radio industry. more

“Melanin Maniacs (The Sonnet) White guy writes a couple of sonnets and plays, And he is idolized as an olympian deity. Colored guy smashes the paradigm to ashes, And it warrants absolute unacceptability. Apparently, greatness is only greatness, If it can be credited to a caucasian. Otherwise they only end up pondering, What's the deal with this non-white person! It's a sad, sad world we live in, All the advancement is on the outside. Inside we are dumber than Donald Duck, Which has ruined all hope for real insight. Enough of this obsession with white aphrodisiacs! It's time to act as humans, and not melanin maniacs.”

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Book:Corazon Calamidad: Obedient to None, Oppressive to None

Source: Corazon Calamidad: Obedient to None, Oppressive to None

“… As the years went by, the principal reason for the Civil War – to preserve slavery – gradually became an unacceptable reason for the War, and the loss of such a War all the more unacceptable. … Loss of such a War by men who were gallant but vastly outnumbered – the loss by an agrarian culture to a predatory industrial juggernaut – became an acceptable loss.”

Racism And Culture

Author:Joseph Addison Beck

“A dispute about race devolves into racism.”

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Author:Tamerlan Kuzgov

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