White Privilege quotes

White Privilege

20 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

20 quotes
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist

"The police can go to downtown Harlem and pick up a kid with a joint in the streets. But they can't go into the elegant apartments and get a stockbroker who's sniffing cocaine."

Nate Parker
Nate Parker Actor, Director, Producer

"Trying to convince someone that they are a racist or they have White Privilege - if it's in the air they breathe and the culture supports them, sometimes they never have to think about it at all."

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