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Roy Wilkins

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Roy Wilkins was a prominent American civil rights activist, born on August 30, 1901, and died on September 9, 1981. He played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, making significant contributions to the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality.

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“Slowly we have lifeted ourselves by our own bootstraps. Step by halting step, we have beat our way back”

Way Steps Beats Civil Rights Black History Bootstraps

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“President Eisenhower was a fine general and a good, decent man, but if he had fought World War II the way he fought for civil rights, we would all be speaking German now.”

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“Nothing should be overlooked in fighting for better education.”

Should Fighting Overlooked Lethargic Ornery

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“It would appear that the state of Mississippi has decided to maintain white supremacy by murdering children.”

Children States White Decided White Supremacy Mississippi Supremacy

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“. . . first in myth, later in reality, passion and violence watered my root soil.”

Firsts Reality Passion Violence Roots Myth Soil

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“Muffle your rage. Get smart instead of muscular.”

Smart Anger Rage

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“Nothing is more important than a good education.”

Important Importance Good Education

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“The talk of winning our share is not the easy one of disengagement and flight, but the hard one of work, of short as well as long jumps, of disappointments, and of sweet success.”

Wells Long Hard Success Winning Easy Work Struggle Share Sweet Disappointment Flight African American Winner Civil Rights Movement Disengagement Long Jump

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Born: August 30, 1901
Died: September 9, 1981
Known for: Activist
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