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England, thank God, is slightly more civilized than her colonies; but even there the path of this young man was no way of roses and just a shade thornier than that of whiter men.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Editor's note · Context
Du Bois contrasts the experiences of Black individuals in England with those in its colonies, noting the relative civility yet persistent challenges they face.
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