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My mother, brave woman, lost her whole family when she decided to marry a black man in the 60s. When the marriage fell a
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"My mother, brave woman, lost her whole family when she decided to marry a black man in the '60s. When the marriage fell apart, she had to come back to her family"

- Lisa Bonet

About this Quote

This quote speaks with the nerve of Lisa Bonet's mother, who made a brave choice to marry a black guy in the 1960s. This was a time when interracial marital relationship was still prohibited in lots of states, and her household likely did not authorize of the union. Despite the threats, her mom chose to follow her heart and marry the man she loved. Regrettably, the marriage did not last, and her mother needed to go back to her household. This quote talks to the strength of Lisa Bonet's mother, who wanted to risk everything for love, and the resilience of her character, as she was able to return to her household regardless of the difficult scenarios. It also speaks to the courage of interracial couples in the 1960s, who dealt with enormous social pressure and risked their security to be together.

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Lisa Bonet This quote is written / told by Lisa Bonet somewhere between November 16, 1967 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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