Quote by Angela Davis
Racism, in the first place, is a weapon used by the wealthy to inc

Racism, in the first place, is a weapon used by the wealthy to increase the profits they bring in by paying Black workers less for their work. – Angela Davis

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Poor people, people of color – especially are much more likely to be found in prison than in institutions of higher education. – Angela Davis

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I grew up in the southern United States in a city which at that time during the late 40s and early 50s was the most segregated city in the country, and in a sense learning how to oppose the status quo was a question of survival. – Angela Davis

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