W.E.B. Du Bois: “We will obey the law, but to ask for voluntary segregation is to…”

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We will obey the law, but to ask for voluntary segregation is to insult ourselves." But strong, sober second thought came to our rescue.

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W.E.B. Du Bois

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Du Bois emphasizes the dignity of African Americans in response to calls for voluntary segregation.

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W.E.B. Du Bois: “We will obey the law, but to ask for voluntary segregation is to insult ourselves." But strong, sober second thought…”