Here was the South Side--a million in captivity--stretching.... : Quote by James Baldwin

“ Here was the South Side--a million in captivity--stretching from this doorstep as far as the eye could see. And they didn't even read; depressed populations don't have the time or energy to spare. The affluent populations, which should have their help, didn't as far as could be discovered, read, either--they merely bought books and devoured them, but not in order to learn: in order to learn new attitudes. ”

James Baldwin
  • From : The Fire Next Time
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