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“Our history in this country dates from the moment that restless men among us became restless under oppression and rose against it . . . Agitation, contentions, ceaseless unrest, constant aspiring -- a race so moved must prevail.”

Quote by Timothy Thomas Fortune

Book:T. Thomas Fortune, the Afro-American Agitator: A Collection of Writings, 1880-1928

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T. Thomas Fortune, the Afro-American Agitator: A Collection of Writings, 1880-1928

The book includes a selection of Fortune's essays, editorials, and speeches that address the social, political, and economic issues faced by African Americans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It offers insights into the struggles for civil rights and equality in the United States during this period. more

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Timothy Thomas Fortune

Timothy Thomas Fortune was an American journalist, editor, and civil rights activist. Born on October 3, 1856, and died on June 2, 1928, Fortune played a significant role in the American press and civil rights movement. He founded the first national newspaper for African Americans, The Crisis, and made significant contributions to the civil rights and social justice movements of his time. more

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