Attack those concepts such as 'third world.' Think about it. If we look at it in terms of numbers, then people of color are the majority in this world. We should be the 'first world.'
Interpretation
This quote challenges binary classifications of society, urging a reevaluation of how we categorize people based on race and economic status.
H. Rap Brown highlights the flawed nature of categorizing societies into 'first' and 'third' worlds based on socioeconomic status and race. By pointing out that people of color constitute the majority globally, he argues for a shift in perspective that uplifts marginalized voices, suggesting that such classifications perpetuate inequality and disregard the reality of demographic distributions.
In practice
In a discussion about global development and social justice, this quote can help emphasize the need to rethink outdated classifications.
I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America's culture. It is as American as cherry pie. Americans taught the black people to be violent. We will use that violence to rid ourselves of oppression if necessary. We will be free, by any means necessary.
But black people fall for that same argument, and they go around talking about law breakers. We did not make the laws in this country. We are neither morally nor legally confined to those laws. Those laws that keep them up, keep us down.
The Lord called me by the way of simplicity and humility, and this way He hath shown me in truth for me and those who will believe and imitate me. And therefore I would that ye name not to me any rule, neither of St. Augustine, nor St. Benedict, nor of Bernard, nor any way or form of living, but that which was mercifully shown and given me by the Lord.
Ask yourselves this question: How often is Jesus inside and knocking at the door to be let out, to come out?
Out of our first century of national life we evolved the ethical principle that it was not right or just that an honest and industrious man should live and die in misery. He was entitled to some degree of sympathy and security. Our conscience declared against the honest workman's becoming a pauper, but our eyes told us that he very often did.
Democracy passes into despotism.
It is strange people should be so greedy, when they are alone in the world.
The purpose of life is to obey the hidden command which ensures harmony among all and creates an ever better world. We are not created only to enjoy the world, we are created in order to evolve the cosmos.
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