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From the beginning, it has been a no-no for a black man to touch a white woman
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"From the beginning, it has been a no-no for a black man to touch a white woman"

- Nina Simone

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This quote by Nina Simone speaks with the enduring racial divide in the United States. It highlights the truth that, historically, it has been socially undesirable for a black male to touch a white lady. This quote talks to the power dynamics between black and white people in the United States, and the truth that white individuals have generally held more power than black individuals. This quote likewise speaks with the long-standing worry of hybrid, or interracial relationships, which were viewed as a risk to the racial hierarchy in the United States. This quote is a suggestion of the racism and discrimination that black individuals have actually faced in the United States, and the reality that even something as easy as touching a white lady was viewed as a taboo. This quote is a reminder of the long history of racism and discrimination in the United States, and the requirement for ongoing development in order to develop a more equitable society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Nina Simone between February 21, 1933 and April 21, 2003. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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