The history of race relations in America is very different than something like the Holocaust.
Jamaica KincaidNone of us seem to think that we should draw a line under what would be a satisfactory amount of wealth.
Jamaica KincaidWhat frustrates me is to see African-Americans behave as though what European-Americans say is worthwhile. It simply isn't. It's just some silly people who can make laws and have the power to enforce them. I'm often amazed at the conversations black people have about themselves. They ought to be having these conversations about white people. It's white people who are flawed and at fault.
Jamaica Kincaid