Such, in brief, were some of the views I advocated in this first address dealing with the broad question of the relations of the two races, and since that time I have not found any reason for changing my views on any important point.
Washington reflects on his consistent views regarding race relations since his first address on the topic.
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Even to this day I can recall accurately the tortures that I underwent when putting on one of these garments.
Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.
The Negro boy has obstacles, discouragements, and temptations to battle with that are little known to those not situated as he is.
I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.