I talked with him about Africa and its relation to the American Negro, and after my interview with him I became more convinced than ever that there was no hope of the American Negro’s improving his condition by emigrating to Africa.
Reflecting on his discussions in England, Washington states his firm belief against African emigration as a solution for American Negroes.
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