“... no young colored person in the United States today can truthfully offer as an excuse for lack of ambition or aspiration that members of his race have accomplished so little, he is discouraged from attempting anything himself. For there is scarcely a field of human endeavor which colored people have been allowed to enter in which there is not at least one worthy representative.”
Quote by Mary Church Terrell
Work
A Colored Woman in a White World
This book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by a Black woman navigating a world that is predominantly white, offering a poignant look at racial dynamics and social integration. more
Author
Mary Church Terrell
Mary Church Terrell was an American civil rights activist, educator, and social reformer, born on September 23, 1863, and died on July 24, 1954. She dedicated herself to the cause of racial equality and women's rights, making significant contributions to the field of education. more