“The power of the white world is threatened whenever a black man refuses to accept the definitions of the white world.”
— James Baldwin
Simplified Meaning:
When a black person doesn't follow how white society says they should act or think, it shakes the control that white people have over them. It's like if there is a story that everyone believes is true because it's been told many times, and then someone stands up and says, "No, that's not my story." This can make people question the old story and realize it might not be right. For example, when the famous black athletes or musicians became successful in their own way, they showed that the white way isn't the only way to be successful or important. This can inspire other black people to follow their path and not feel forced to fit into the mold that society sets for them. So, if you feel like others are trying to tell you how to be or who to be, remember it's powerful to be true to yourself, even if it goes against what most people think is right.
