On the record
And, finally, need I add that I who speak here am bone of the bone and flesh of the flesh of them that live within the Veil?
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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gutenberg.orgAnd, finally, need I add that I who speak here am bone of the bone and flesh of the flesh of them that live within the Veil?
Du Bois emphasizes his deep connection to the African American community and their struggles.
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