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Booker T. Washington: “It seemed to me as I watched this struggle between members of the two races, that there was no hope for our people in…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
It seemed to me as I watched this struggle between members of the two races, that there was no hope for our people in this country.
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Booker T. Washington

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on a violent racial conflict, Washington describes his initial despair regarding the future of Black people in America.

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