"You may call me a Klansman if you will, but, potentially, every white man is a Klansman, as far as the Negro in competition with whites socially, economically and politically is concerned, and there is no use lying"

This quote by Marcus Garvey is an effective declaration about the bigotry that exists in society. He is saying that, even if one does not identify as a Klansman, they are still complicit in the racism that exists in society. He is stating that, when it pertains to the competition in between whites and blacks, whites have an inherent benefit, and that this is something that can not be denied. He is also saying that, even if one does not actively take part in bigotry, they are still part of the issue. This quote is a reminder that bigotry is still a major problem in society, which everybody has a duty to combat versus it.