This quote connects to Royce because as the United States becomes more diverse, peoples prejudices of another are becoming more prevalent. Despite the political debacle that sets races apart, DuBois also see’s other peoples ignorances through their actions and words alone. Education is the answer, according to DuBois. Caucasian and African American’s, both need to be educated in the sense that despite the color on one’s skin, we are all people. The one line from the poem “America” that Royce’s statement reminds me of is "I stand within her walls with not a shred / Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer” (10-11). This poem in whole depicts the anger McKay has for America. He is upset that different races are treated horribly, still, despite slavery being abolished. But this specific line alludes to the fact that fighting fire with fire will not help the situation, but only make it worse. Like McKay, Royce never discusses violence to solve this issue that lies within the borders of
This quote connects to Royce because as the United States becomes more diverse, peoples prejudices of another are becoming more prevalent. Despite the political debacle that sets races apart, DuBois also see’s other peoples ignorances through their actions and words alone. Education is the answer, according to DuBois. Caucasian and African American’s, both need to be educated in the sense that despite the color on one’s skin, we are all people. The one line from the poem “America” that Royce’s statement reminds me of is "I stand within her walls with not a shred / Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer” (10-11). This poem in whole depicts the anger McKay has for America. He is upset that different races are treated horribly, still, despite slavery being abolished. But this specific line alludes to the fact that fighting fire with fire will not help the situation, but only make it worse. Like McKay, Royce never discusses violence to solve this issue that lies within the borders of