Now you may say that this is not true, and you may cite any number of instances to show that we are not unreliable in that respect; whether it is true or not, the results are the same;--it works against us in the matter of securing paying employment.
Washington acknowledges that perceptions, whether true or not, can negatively impact employment opportunities for African Americans.
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