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In those days, man, in the 50s, black people in the South... We didnt recognize contracts that much. And we didnt recogn
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"In those days, man, in the '50s, black people in the South... We didn't recognize contracts that much. And we didn't recognize marriages that much, either"

- Ike Turner

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This quote by Ike Turner talks to the reality of life for African Americans in the South during the 1950s. Throughout this time, African Americans were not paid for the very same rights as white people, and this included the acknowledgment of agreements and marriages. This absence of acknowledgment suggested that African Americans were unable to access the exact same legal defenses as white people, and were typically made the most of in service and personal matters. This quote also talks to the systemic bigotry that African Americans faced during this time, as they were not given the very same rights and benefits as white people. This quote acts as a suggestion of the struggles African Americans faced during this time, and the value of continuing to fight for equality and justice.

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Ike Turner This quote is written / told by Ike Turner between November 5, 1931 and December 12, 2007. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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