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The Reason People Think It's Important To Be White Is That They Think It's Important Not To Be Black.

But, When The Chips Are Down, Its Better To Be Furious With Someone You Love, Or Frightened For Someone You Love, Than Be Put Through The Merciless Horror Of Being Ashamed Of Someone You Love.

All Over Harlem, Negro Boys And Girls Are Growing Into Stunted Maturity, Trying Desperately To Find A Place To Stand; And The Wonder Is Not That So Many Are Ruined But That So Many Survive.

All Racists Are Irresponsible.

I Can't Be A Pessimist, Because I Am Alive.