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A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi... has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the we
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"A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi... has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It's not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for"

- Thurgood Marshall

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Thurgood Marshall's quote talks to the value of equality and justice for all. He is challenging us to pursue a world where everybody is treated similarly, regardless of their race or socio-economic status. He is stating that a Black kid born in Mississippi ought to have the same rights and opportunities as a white baby born to the most affluent person in the United States. This is a perfect that we should all pursue, and it is an objective worth working towards. Marshall's quote is a reminder that we should continue to fight for equality and justice for all, which we should never give up on this objective. We should continue to collaborate to produce a world where everyone is dealt with similarly and relatively.

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Thurgood Marshall This quote is written / told by Thurgood Marshall between July 2, 1908 and January 24, 1993. He was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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