More and more I am convinced that the final solution of the political end of our race problem will be for each state that finds it necessary to change the law bearing upon the franchise to make the law apply with absolute honesty, and without opportunity for double dealing or evasion, to both races alike.
Washington advocates for a just and honest application of franchise laws to both Black and white citizens as the ultimate resolution to political racial issues.
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In order to defend and protect the women and children who were left on the plantations when the white males went to war, the slaves would have laid down their lives.
These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.
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