On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
On the other hand, people are usually surprised if the Negro boy does not fail.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “On the other hand, people are usually surprised if the Negro boy does not fail.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the challenges faced by Black youth, Washington observes the prevailing societal prejudice and low expectations.
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