The way they're treating my people in the South, the government can go to hell.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Armstrong expressed deep anger at the mistreatment of Black people.
- In plain terms
- He rejected the government due to racial injustice.
- What can you take from it?
- Mistreatment of your people justifies anger at authority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is anger justified?
- How do you respond to systemic injustice?
Another view
Such strong rhetoric can alienate potential allies.
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