"How did we suddenly become entranced with gangster culture? I saw it this morning on campus. When did the black community say we should all look like criminals?"
- Tim Reid
About this Quote
This quote by Tim Reid is a commentary on the occurrence of gangster culture in the black community. He is questioning why this culture has actually ended up being so popular and why it is viewed as preferable. He is also asking when the black community chose that this was the way to go, and why they would wish to look like bad guys. This quote is a reflection of the unfavorable stereotypes that have been placed on the black community, and how they have actually been embraced by some members of the community. It is a suggestion that we must take care about the messages we send out to our youth, and that we ought to strive to produce a positive picture of the black neighborhood.
This quote is written / told by Tim Reid somewhere between December 19, 1944 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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