Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation.
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"Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation." — James Weldon Johnson
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Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation. — James Weldon Johnson
About James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was a Poet from United States (1871–1938).
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This quote is attributed to James Weldon Johnson, a Poet from United States.
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James Weldon Johnson lived from 1871 – 1938.