“Being a black man in America is unique because of the legacy of slavery. You have a bad legacy of slavery that is passed down into society. And it forces you to deal with people in society that don’t view you as an equal. And you have to constantly adapt to environments...
If you are too light or too dark you are criticized. If you speak in a certain way you are viewed [differently]. It is very complicated to be a black person in America. But navigating through it and being able to accomplish your objectives is what makes me proud because you've got to navigate through it...”
— Lawrence, African American, 62
