Catastrophe Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
“Cannot the nation that has absorbed ten million foreigners into its political life without catastrophe absorb ten million Negro Americans into that same political life at less cost than their unjust and illegal exclusion will involve?”
About This Quote
The nation that absorbed ten million foreigners without disaster should also absorb ten million Negro Americans without greater cost than their exclusion.
In simple terms: If many foreigners were accepted, so should Negro Americans.
Key Takeaway
Advocate equal political inclusion.
Themes
civil rights
immigration
equality
Mood
urgent
justice‑oriented
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- civil rights movement
Key Concepts
social justice
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How to address systemic barriers?
- What policies ensure fairness?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex social dynamics.
