“a delegate shout out from the floor: “Peonage, Anti-Lynch Bill, poll tax, these are our issues. They are the most controversial issues in American life, and some of us will have to die for them! Yes, we want to join with the CIO! We cannot stop for controversy!” And there in the faces of my people I saw strength. There with the whites in the audience I saw the positive forces of civilization and the best guarantee of America’s future.”
Quote by Ralph Ellison
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Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison was an American novelist born on March 1, 1913, and died on April 16, 1994. His works are known for their profound social commentary and literary skill, with his most famous novel being 'Invisible Man,' which explores themes of race, identity, and power. more
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