"And I ask why am I black, they say I was born in sin, and shamed inequity. One of the main songs we used to sing in church makes me sick, 'love wash me and I shall be whiter than snow"

This quote by Peter Tosh speaks with the bigotry and discrimination that African Americans have actually faced throughout history. The lyrics suggest that African Americans were born in sin and shamed for their injustice, which is a referral to the systemic bigotry and injustice that African Americans have faced. The lyrics also reference a church tune that mentions being "whiter than snow", which is a metaphor for being accepted and devoid of bigotry. This tune is a suggestion of the racism that African Americans have faced and the concept that they must be "cleaned" in order to be accepted. The quote speaks with the discomfort and aggravation that African Americans have felt throughout history and the need to eliminate for equality and justice. It is an effective reminder of the bigotry and discrimination that African Americans have dealt with and the requirement to continue to defend justice and equality.