On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.
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Booker T. Washington
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Washington declares his profound pride in his racial identity, preferring it over membership in any other, more privileged race.
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