Racism separates, but it never liberates. Hatred generates fear, and fear once given a foothold; binds, consumes and imprisons. Nothing is gained from prejudice. No one benefits from racism. | |
— Thurgood Marshall, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States | |
Acceptance Speech | |
July 4, 1992 | |
Independence Hall | |
Philadelphia, PA | |
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Separate, Fearful And Imprisoned
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