Agitation Quote by W. E. B. Du Bois

“We must complain. Yes, plain, blunt complaint, ceaseless agitation, unfailing exposure of dishonesty and wrong - this is the ancient, unerring way to liberty and we must follow it.”

W. E. B. Du Bois

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