On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Few know of these problems, few who know notice them; and yet there they are, awaiting student, artist, and seer,—a field for somebody sometime to discover.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Du Bois highlights the neglected problems within the Black community, emphasizing their importance for future study and understanding.
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