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There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be… — W. E. B. Du Bois Copy Share Image
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We still have to create things for African American women. Just like Tyler Perry is doing it, we can't wait for things… — Kym Whitley Copy Share Image
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The virtue of female slaves is wholly at the mercy of irresponsible tyrants, and women are bought and sold in our slave… — Sarah Moore Grimke Copy Share Image
Historically black colleges and universities are incredibly important institutions woven into the fabric of America. They have played such an important role… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
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However, research in the years that followed found that in many of its important features, African American Vernacular English was becoming not… — William Labov Copy Share Image
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I've tried the female thing. I was in a movie called Dinner for Schmucks a couple of years ago with Steve Carell… — Jeff Dunham Copy Share Image
What city has given the world more in terms of American culture than New Orleans? There is none. Not New York. Not… — David Simon Copy Share Image
Ultimately all hominids came from Africa, and therefore everyone in America should simply check the box next to 'African-American.' My maternal grandmother… — Michael Shermer Copy Share Image
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