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41 " Jordan took in a deep breath and explained, “Passing is when a light-skinned Colored pretends to be White.” Lisbeth drew her eyebrows inward. Jordan continued, “It is more common than you probably realize.” Sadie asked, “To avoid the harm that can come from being a Negro?” “Yes,” Jordan replied. “And to get the benefits only accorded to White men: safety, respect, higher salaries. "
― Laila Ibrahim , Golden Poppies (Freedman/Johnson, #3)
42 " The wages of the factory workers were cut by a quarter, while their rent in the company town remains the same,” Jordan explained. Naomi added, “Mr. Pullman claims it was necessary due to the depression, but only the workingmen are affected, and the investors got a full dividend.” Jordan asked, “Do you believe the rumors of a strike? "
43 " It is time to vote out men who do not serve our interests. "