The nigger generates profit that America feels no obligation to share. The nigger is reminded of its position at the bottom by being shuttered off in the worst neighborhoods with the least amount of resources, while being told to be grateful for America’s benevolence. And so long as the nigger exists, America can say to its other exploited populations, “At least you aren’t the nigger.” But every now and then, some of America’s niggers get it in their heads that they deserve the right to walk free in the world. They start believing they are worthy of being treated like humans, with dignity and
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