"I was the only white kid in my neighborhood for most of my youth even in high school, so reverse racism was just as apparent as racism"
- Shia LaBeouf
About this Quote
Shia LaBeouf's quote speaks to the truth of racism in America, and how it can manifest in different methods. Maturing as the only white kid in his community, LaBeouf experienced reverse racism, which is when individuals of color are victimized since of their race. This kind of bigotry is just as destructive as bigotry versus white people, and LaBeouf's quote serves as a pointer of this. His experience of being the only white kid in his neighborhood and in high school is a reminder of the systemic racism that exists in our society, and how it can manifest in different ways. LaBeouf's quote is an effective suggestion of the need to recognize and attend to racism in all its kinds.
This quote is written / told by Shia LaBeouf somewhere between June 11, 1986 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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