Quote#Homeland
No class of American citizens stands in greater need of the humane…
Quote byIda B. Wells · 1862–1931
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Red Record (1895).
English (original)
No class of American citizens stands in greater need of the humane and thoughtful consideration of all sections of our country than do the colored people, nor does any class exceed us in the measure of grateful regard for acts of kindly interest in our behalf.
— Ida B. Wells
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