"I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now; relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they weren't coming after me!"
- Richard Pryor
About this Quote
This quote by Richard Pryor talks to the experience of bigotry in America. He is comparing his experience of being a black guy in America to his experience of being in Zimbabwe. He notes that in Zimbabwe, he felt unwinded when he heard a police vehicle, since he understood they weren't coming after him. This remains in stark contrast to his experience in America, where he is continuously familiar with the capacity for police to target him because of his race. This quote talks to the systemic racism that exists in America, and how it impacts the every day lives of black individuals. It likewise speaks to the opportunity of white people in America, who do not have to fret about being targeted by cops since of their race. This quote is an effective suggestion of the need for racial justice and equality in America.
This quote is written / told by Richard Pryor between December 1, 1940 and December 10, 2005. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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