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Manifestly when a minority group is thus segregated and forced out of the nation, they can in reason do but one thing--take advantage of the disadvantage.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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This quote reflects the resilience of marginalized groups who adapt to their circumstances in the face of systemic oppression.
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