You can’t wed a colored girl! It is against our heritage!

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“For God’s sake Calvin, your decision to marry this colored girl is completely out of the question! You are the only son. We intend to keep the business and family to remain in white hands only! Our heritage has been untainted for generations. Please don’t make us disown you! Your grandparents are abhorred.” Marie greeted her son at his office with this retort.