How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
And she tried not to think about "sasso-borro," the name her ebony-black father—his mouth curled in scorn—used to call those with mulatto skin. (85.9)
The novel depicts a certain degree of colorism within the black community, although most of this is based on the implication that mixed-race children were the product of sexual abuse by white men. Still, this idea directly contradicts the notion of race as a binary.
Quote #8
Kizzy decided that however base her baby's origins, however light his color, [...] she would never regard him as other than the grandson of an African. (85.20)
Although George was born from horrifying circumstances, Kizzy refuses to let them define her son. Instead, she chooses to instill in him the same sense of racial pride that her father instilled in her by teaching him about their cultural legacy. It makes all of the difference.
Quote #9
[M]ore strange-talking white folks [...] were said to be arriving by the shiploads up North, [...] fighting to take the jobs previously held by free blacks. (90.5)
If you can't tell, this is referencing the influx of European immigrants that defined late-1800's, early-1900's America. While many of these new immigrants were not accepted into white culture at the time, their children and grandchildren would be, which further highlights how racism is uniquely focused towards black people in America.