On the record
Every effort of philanthropy seemed to have miscarried, every effort at correcting abuses seemed of doubtful value, and the race friction seemed to become severer.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He comments on the ineffectiveness of philanthropic efforts to improve the situation of African Americans, indicating ongoing racial tensions.
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