“It is only by closing the ears of the soul, or by listening too intently to the clamors of the sense, that we become oblivious of their utterances.”
Quote by Alexander Crummell
Work
Civilization and Black Progress: Selected Writings of Alexander Crummell on the South
Civilization and Black Progress is a compilation of Alexander Crummell's works that delve into the progress and challenges faced by African Americans in the Southern region of the United States. The book offers insights into the cultural, educational, and social developments of the African American community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more
Author
Alexander Crummell
Alexander Crummell (March 3, 1819 - September 10, 1898) was a prominent black educator, theologian, and writer, dedicated to the cause of education and liberation for African Americans in the United States. more
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