One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as
complex human beings.
~Franklin Thomas
Sorry Franklin, we ain’t there yet.
In response to an article I just read in the Huffington Post about disgusting and outrageous racism against our black President Barak Obama, (Richard Cebull, Montana Federal Judge, Admits Forwarding Racist Obama Email) here are some quotes that reflect the reality that we are not much further than when we began.
Be nice to whites, they need you to rediscover their humanity.
~Desmond Tutu
Laundry is the only thing that should be separated by color. ~Author Unknown
The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom, be he any color of the rainbow, but people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box. As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat black men every day of your life, but let me tell you something and don’t you forget it – whenever a white man does that to a black man, no matter who he is, how rich he is, or how fine a family he comes from, that white man is trash.
~Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
If a white man falls off a chair drunk, it’s just a drunk. If a Negro does, it’s the whole damn Negro race.
~Bill Cosby
Racism isn’t born, folks, it’s taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list.
~Dennis Leary
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kudos! and i love the pics & quotes!
Thanks Gram Nattles…nothing like a firm finger wagging to do nothing to change a bad boy…but at least I feel better. Glad it worked for you too!
No matter how “evolved” the species gets some still need to find someone to feel superior to. I try to do my part in my classroom every day, hoping one day we will live out the quote by Franklin Thomas.
Can’t agree more Jackie! Thanks for reading and writing a reply.
Agreed. Beautiful photos and quotes. Thanks for visiting the new photography collective. I actually meant to comment from my other blog that I do the challenges from, but a happy mistake. Would love for you to contribute now that we are up and running.
All the best.
Thanks! I look forward to seeing the collective build, and will work on some photos just for the site. Best right back, Kate
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I applaud and admire your frankness on the issue of racism. As a minority, I feel it so often that I had to question silently about the equality that America is so proud off. I have high respect for people who see people for their goodness and generous heart and not because of their race, social status and other reasons. Somebody has to speak for those who chose to keep quiet. Beautiful photos and smiles. Such a joy. Thank you. God bless you and your family.
You’re welcome, and thank you for the generous comment. I’m not normally vocal or full of opinion, but the story and words that this man used were so awful I couldn’t get past it. And a day later, Rush Limbaugh took the stage with his sexism, so I guess I’m not without material if protest is a route I want to take. I can appreciate the choice to stand tall and carry on quietly. If I was in your position, I’m guessing that my personality is one that would do the same. Good wishes right back to you and your family! Take care, Kate
Beautiful photos! My husband just told me about this email this morning and I nearly hit the roof. It’s like we’re armpit-deep in ignorance!
Yes, and they are hanging themselves a bit…though they are powerful enough that it will probably not even be a speed bump. The photos are care of MSN!