On the recordJanuary 1, 1903
Their appearance was uncouth, their language funny, but their hearts were human and their singing stirred men with a mighty power.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Editor's note · Context
This passage describes the initial perceptions of the formerly enslaved people of the Sea Islands and the powerful impact of their spirituals.
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