But the color of a Negro's skin makes him easily recognizable, makes h…

Richard Wright
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But the color of a Negro's skin makes him easily recognizable, makes him suspect, converts him into a defenseless target ✨ Richard Wright (2009). Uncle Tom's Children, p.30, Harper Collins
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But the color of a Negro's skin makes him easily recognizable, makes him suspect, converts him into a defenseless target ✨ Richard Wright (2009). Uncle Tom's Children, p.30, Harper Collins

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