You go to school, you study about the Germans and the French, but not about your own race. … - Booker T. Washington - Quotesmemo.com

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In those days, between the ages of 12 and 18 you meant nothing. You were the extra place at the side table if someone came to dinner. You were of no interest to anyone.

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Booker T. Washington

You go to school, you study about the Germans and the French, but not about your own race. I hope the time will come when you study black history too.

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