During past years, like frightened children, we were afraid to eat the strong meat of human rights and instead sucked the milk of civil rights from the breasts of white liberals, black Uncle Toms, and Aunt Jemimas.
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"During past years, like frightened children, we were afraid to eat the strong meat of human rights and instead sucked the milk of civil rights from the breasts of white liberals, black Uncle Toms, and Aunt Jemimas." — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
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During past years, like frightened children, we were afraid to eat the strong meat of human rights and instead sucked the milk of civil rights from the breasts of white liberals, black Uncle Toms, and Aunt Jemimas. — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
About Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was a Politician from United States (1908–1972).
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This quote is attributed to Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., a Politician from United States.
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. lived from 1908 – 1972.