Answer:
That distinction was supposed to prove how some parts of society were showing racist nature. I believe that when he says his family member was killed by a white man, he was trying to prove a point that society was being unfair. I also believe that based off evidence from the text, the emotion portrayed by Kennedy shows that the killing was based off an unfair event.
Explanation:
i'm sure this should help you :) have a good day (or night) !
