American Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois
“If the leading Negro classes cannot assume and bear the uplift of their own proletariat, they are doomed for all time. It is not a case of ethics; it is a plain case of necessity. The method by which this may be done is, first, for the American Negro to achieve a new economic solidarity.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Souls of Black Folk, 1903
Black communities must achieve economic unity to uplift themselves; without it, systemic oppression persists.
In simple terms: Economic solidarity is essential for progress.
Key Takeaway
Build collective economic power.
Themes
solidarity
economics
racial justice
Mood
determined
serious
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- business cooperatives
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
sociology
political economy
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can foster Black economic solidarity today?
- How can allies support without dominating?
A Different Perspective
Economic change can be slow and contested.
