Every avenue for improvement was closed against him; and in a State which boasted somewhat indelicately of its chivalric dignity, the negro was mercilessly excluded from all chances to better his condition individually, or to improve the character of his race.
Blaine laments the total lack of opportunities for African Americans to improve their circumstances, reflecting systemic barriers.
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