James Baldwin didn’t finish his manuscript he called Remember This House, but it gave us this quote. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin In this quote, she describes prejudice as a burden that affects every space in time – the past, present, and future. Her work frequently addressed race and gender.

She was a prolific creator, writing autobiographies, essays, poetry, plays, and more. Writer and activist Maya Angelou experienced racial injustice and prejudice firsthand throughout her career.

Here are ten quotes that describe and challenge racial injustice: “Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible.” – Maya Angelou Racial segregation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansings are all forms of racial injustice. Those belonging to the “superior” race are granted more privileges, freedoms, and opportunities than others. When racist beliefs dictate political actions and systems, racial injustice becomes widespread. Historically, white supremacy has been a dominant form of racism. Racism is the belief that certain people are superior based solely on their race. What is racial injustice? It’s racism in action.

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