On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Nevertheless, the evil is still deep seated, and only a general raising of the standard of living will finally cure it.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgW.E.B. Du Bois: “Nevertheless, the evil is still deep seated, and only a general raising of the standard of living will finally cure it.”
Editor's note · Context
In "The Souls of Black Folk," this sentence proposes that improving economic conditions is essential to resolve persistent social problems within Black communities.
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