“In Harlem, black was white. You had rights that could not be denied you; you had privileges, protected by law. And you had money. Everybody in Harlem had money. It was a land of plenty.” LawBlackWhiteRightsLandPrivilegePlentyDeniedProtectedHarlem Book:The City of Refuge: The Collected Stories of Rudolph Fisher Source: The City of Refuge: The Collected Stories of Rudolph Fisher
“It is with great disappointment and regret that after having the privilege of writing and performing the music of The Black Crowes over the last 24 years, I find myself in the position of saying that the band has broken up.” WritingYearsLastsBlackMusicPositionRegretBrokenBandPrivilegeDisappointmentPerformingBroken Up Author:Rich Robinson
“Not only was Cain called upon to suffer, but because of his wickedness, he became the father of an inferior race. A curse was placed upon him and that curse has been continued through his lineage and must do so while time endures...” WorldFeelsHas BeensMadeSoulSufferingFatherBlackRaceMillionsMankindThis WorldBlessingSkinsEndurePrivilegeCurseDeniedInferiorsWickednessCursedInferiorityDescendantsPriesthoodCainLineageBlack Skin Author:Joseph Fielding Smith