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Quote by Elijah Muhammad

“The Negro wants to be everything but himself... He wants to integrate with the white man, but he cannot integrate with himself or with his own kind. The Negro wants to lose his identity because he does not know his own identity.”

Quote by Elijah Muhammad

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Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad

Elijah Muhammad was a prominent political leader and religious figure, born on October 7, 1897, and passed away on February 25, 1975. He was the founder and leader of the Nation of Islam, an African American religious movement that gained significant influence in the 20th century. Muhammad's teachings and leadership had a profound impact on the civil rights movement and the African American community. more

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