Wherever our people are not getting regular, paying employment, it is largely on account of these things of which I have been speaking; and gradually the opportunities for employment are slipping into the hands of the people of other races.
He discusses how the lack of steady employment opportunities is linked to negative perceptions of the African American workforce.
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The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.
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