“I finally made up my mind that I would neither disclaim the black race nor claim the white race; but that I would change my name, raise a mustache, and let the world take me for what it would; that it was not necessary for me to go about with a label of inferiority pasted across my forehead.” WorldMindMadeNamesBlackWhiteRaceClaimsRaisesLabelsTake MeForeheadsInferiorityMustacheLynchingWhite RaceBlack Race Book:The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Source: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
“Shortly after this I was made a member of the boys choir, it being found that I possessed a clear, strong soprano voice. I enjoyed the singing very much.” MadeFoundStrongVoiceBoysClearMembersSingingEnjoyedPossessedChoirSopranos Book:The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Source: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
“My appearance was always good and my ability to play on the piano, especially ragtime, which was then at the height of its vogue, made me a welcome guest.” MadePlayAbilityAppearanceWelcomePianoHeightGuestsVogueRagtime Book:The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man Source: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
