"On the field, blacks have been able to be super giants. But, once our playing days are over, this is the end of it and we go back to the back of the bus again"
- Hank Aaron
About this Quote
This quote by Hank Aaron speaks with the systemic racism that has actually been pervasive in the United States for centuries. Aaron is describing the reality that, regardless of the success of African Americans on the field, they are still dealt with as second-class residents in society. He is saying that, despite the fact that African Americans have attained fantastic success in sports, they are still relegated to the back of the bus when it concerns other elements of life. This quote speaks to the need for systemic change in order to make sure that African Americans are treated with the very same respect and dignity as everyone else. It is a reminder that, even though African Americans have actually achieved excellent success in sports, they still face discrimination and inequality in other locations of life.
This quote is written / told by Hank Aaron somewhere between February 5, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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