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Their services are indispensable, their temper and character are fine, and their souls have seen a vision more beautiful than any other mass of workers.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Their services are indispensable, their temper and character are fine, and their souls have seen a vision more beautiful…”
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Du Bois praises the character and vision of African American workers, suggesting their unique contributions to society.
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