I was a guinea pig for some hoodlums who thought they could hurt me and frighten me and keep other Negro entertainers from the South.
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I am an American citizen and feel I am entitled to the same rights as any other citizen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of equality and entitlement to rights for all citizens.
In this quote, Nat King Cole expresses a fundamental belief in equality and the rights that should be afforded to every American citizen. He highlights the idea that citizenship carries with it an inherent set of rights that should not be denied to anyone based on their background or identity, underlining the necessity of recognizing and upholding these rights universally within society.
Themes
EqualityRightsCitizenshipEntitlements
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech advocating for civil rights.
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I may be helping to bring harmony between people through my music.
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The whites come to applaud a Negro performer just like the colored do. When you've got the respect of white and colored, you can ease a lot of things.
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