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“Du Bois marked a great stage in the history of Negro struggles when he said that Negroes could no longer accept the subordination which Booker T. Washington had preached.” quote by C. L. R. James
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“Du Bois marked a great stage in the history of Negro struggles when he said that Negroes could no longer accept the subordination which Booker T. Washington had preached.”

C. L. R. James

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Du Bois highlighted a pivotal moment when Black people could no longer accept the subordination advocated by Booker T. Washington, signaling a shift toward demanding equality.

In simple terms: A historic turning point where Black communities rejected subordination.

Key Takeaway

Demand equality, reject subordination.

Themes

civil rights historical shift Black empowerment

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • modern movements
  • educational curricula

Key Concepts

racial justice political activism social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sparked this shift?
  • How does this legacy influence today?
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