Michael Eric Dyson Quotes

We must continue to insist to our better off brothers and sisters that they are in the same racial boat as their less better off kin. Even elevated class status and superior financial standing cannot ward off the effects and consequences of racism.

Michael Eric Dyson

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  Michael Eric Dyson
  • Brother
  • Financial
  • Racism