11 Toni Morrison quotes that solidify the essence of Black History Month

Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson February 18, 2019
11 Toni Morrison quotes that solidify the essence of Black History Month

“The function, the very serious function of racism is a distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being.

Somebody says you have no language and you spend twenty years proving that you do. Somebody says your head isn’t shaped properly so you have scientists working on the fact that it is.

Somebody says you have no art, so you dredge that up. Somebody says you have no kingdoms, so you dredge that up. None of this is necessary. There will always be one more thing.”

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: March 23, 2020

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