On the record
The result of this history of insult and degradation has been both fearful and glorious.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “The result of this history of insult and degradation has been both fearful and glorious.”
Editor's note · Context
Du Bois reflects on the dual legacy of oppression and resilience in the history of Black women.
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