Civil Rights: What black folks are given in the U.S. on the installment plan, as in civil-rights bills. Not to be confused with human rights, which are the dignity, stature, humanity, respect, and freedom belonging to all people by right of their birth.
Source: Dick Gregory's Political Primer, 1972.
-- Dick Gregory, (Oct 12 1932-2017), US comedian, author, political activist; He is noted for social consciousness expressed through fasting and lifestyle; first black comedian to perform for white audiences.