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Quote by Martin Delany

“Every people should be the originators of their own destiny, the projectors of their own schemes, and creators of the events that lead to their destiny -- the consummation of their own desires.”

Quote by Martin Delany

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Martin Delany was an American journalist, writer, and physician, born on May 6, 1812, and died on January 24, 1885. He is considered one of the key figures in the American abolitionist movement, known for his advocacy for racial equality and black rights. more

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