“No body wishes more than I do to see such proofs as you exhibit, that nature has given to our black brethren, talents equal to those of the other colors of men, and that the appearance of a want of them is owing merely to the degraded condition of their existence, both in Africa & America.” MenWantBodyAmericaGivenWishBlackExistenceConditionsTalentColorEqualAppearanceProofExhibitsBrethrenOwing Book:Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts Source: Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts
“For just once in my life, I'd like to get through a whole week without having to deal with some fool, white or black, who's got an attitude about the way I look.” WayLooksWholeBlackWhiteDealsAttitudeWeekFoolAppearance Book:Blanche Among the Talented Tenth: A Blanche White Mystery Source: Blanche Among the Talented Tenth: A Blanche White Mystery
“But when I do book signings and personal appearances, the audiences are mostly white. Growing up here, I expected that and understand it. Black audiences won't come out for a white writer for the most part. It really is just a fact of life.” BookFactsBlackWhiteAudienceGrowing UpGrowingAppearanceExpectedFacts Of LifeSigningPersonal Appearance Author:George Pelecanos
“Being a black rapper is like being a Southern, socialite woman: You're always worried about appearances.” BlackAppearanceWorriedSouthernRapperSocialites Author:Killer Mike