"A few years ago no hotel or restaurant in Boston refused Negro guests; now several hotels, restaurants, and especially confectionary stores, will not serve Negroes, even the best of them"
- Ray Stannard Baker
About this Quote
This quote by Ray Stannard Baker highlights the unfortunate truth of racial discrimination in Boston. It speaks to the fact that simply a few years earlier, there was no problem with hotels or restaurants refusing to serve African American guests. However, in today day, there are now numerous facilities, including high-end confectionary stores, that freely discriminate against Black people. This shift in attitude and behavior towards the Black neighborhood is a clear indicator of the deep-rooted racism that still exists in society. It is a reminder that in spite of development being made, there is still a long way to enter attaining true equality and inclusivity for all.
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