This whole notion that all African-Americans are not going to vote for Obama is not necessarily true. I believe a third would… — Herman Cain Copy Share Image
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People ask me if I miss the States. I miss African Americans. But not the U.S. government or all the things they… — Assata Shakur Copy Share Image
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“new studies increasingly emphasized that for women, African Americans, and other workers excluded from the early labor movement, Christianity was often the… — Heath W Carter Copy Share Image
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“There was something lacking in these ofay places of amusement or else there was something present that one didn’t find in the… — George S. Schuyler Copy Share Image
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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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It's one thing when other African-Americans try to threaten my race card, but when people outside of my ethnicity have the audacity… — Issa Rae Copy Share Image
Black History Month gives us a time to remember the enormous contribution African-Americans have made as they overcame adversity and achieved greater… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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