On the record
When they say that the Negro is not economical, I want you to show them a Negro with $50,000 in the bank.
Said by
Booker T. Washington
Source
gutenberg.orgBooker T. Washington: “When they say that the Negro is not economical, I want you to show them a Negro with $50,000 in the bank.”
Editor's note · Context
Washington advocates for showcasing economic success to counter claims of inefficiency among Black individuals.
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