Race Awareness Quotes

In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race.... And in order to treat some persons equally, we must treat them differently..

Nothing about being white describes who I am.

I've never been one to carry race on my sleeve, and I've never been one to really use my race.

A lot of times when I ran, to be honest, I didn't know where I was in the race. So I always was looking up at the scoreboard to say, 'Just call my name to see where I am,' because I tried to have such tunnel vision not to distract myself.

I've often been a little concerned by people who say they are color-blind, people who claim, in some ways, not to be aware of race, and I hope that those who will be looking for a vision of the future will be a little more honest, and say race actually does matter.

White Americans can go a long time without ever thinking about the color of their skin. Black and brown Americans have no choice but to confront issues of race every day.

When alone I am not aware of my race or my sex, both in need of social contexts for definition.

It's very good to know when you're being lapped on the racetrack, 'cause you've got to put your foot down on the pedal and get going.

Some books that I've read on the Kindle, I've been like, 'I want that on my shelf.' Because it says, 'I'm the kind of person who has read this.' The kind of books that says, 'I'm serious and intellectual and historical and race-conscious.'

I feel like the way I was raised was to be able to see through all the titles in this world - from religion to race.