On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
The world should not pass judgment upon the Negro, and especially the Negro youth, too quickly or too harshly.
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Booker T. Washington
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gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “The world should not pass judgment upon the Negro, and especially the Negro youth, too quickly or too harshly.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington urges the world to exercise patience and understanding when evaluating the progress and potential of Black individuals, particularly the youth.
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