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And so, in one way or another, a large proportion of us get the reputation that we cannot be depended upon for faithful, regular, efficient service; and that hurts the race.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He discusses how the perception of unreliability among African Americans can harm the entire race.
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