I was never threatened...I never knew anyone who was lynched. But there was subtle racism every day of my life. You could not speak to a white man unless he spoke to you first. On the sidewalk, I'd have to move so a white person could walk by. (Ernest Gaines)

I was never threatened...I never knew anyone who was lynched. But there was subtle racism every day of my life. You could not speak to a white man unless he spoke to you first. On the sidewalk, I'd have to move so a white person could walk by.

Ernest Gaines

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