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Nor has he failed as a laborer, for he does annually his share of the work of the Nation, and in the production of its wealth.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “Nor has he failed as a laborer, for he does annually his share of the work of the Nation, and in the production of its…”
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Grimké asserts that African Americans have not failed in their roles as laborers and contribute significantly to the nation's economy.
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