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Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a reflection of a mental attitude
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"Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a reflection of a mental attitude"

- Steven Biko

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In this quote, Steven Biko, a South African anti-apartheid activist, challenges the typical belief that being black is entirely figured out by one's physical appearance. He argues that being black is not practically having a specific level of coloring in one's skin, however rather it is a frame of mind and a point of view. Biko suggests that being black is a reflection of a mental mindset, one that is shaped by the experiences and struggles of the black neighborhood. This quote highlights the importance of understanding and welcoming the cultural and social elements of being black, rather than decreasing it to a simple physical characteristic.

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Steven Biko This quote is written / told by Steven Biko between December 18, 1946 and September 12, 1977. He was a famous Activist from South Africa. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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