The Negro has been here in America since 1619, a total of 344 years. He is not going anywhere else; this country is his home. He wants to do his part to help make his city, state, and nation a better place for everyone, regardless of color and race.
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"The Negro has been here in America since 1619, a total of 344 years. He is not going anywhere else; this country is his home. He wants to do his part to help make his city, state, and nation a better place for everyone, regardless of color and race." — Medgar Evers
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The Negro has been here in America since 1619, a total of 344 years. He is not going anywhere else; this country is his home. He wants to do his part to help make his city, state, and nation a better place for everyone, regardless of color and race. — Medgar Evers
About Medgar Evers
Medgar Evers was a Activist from United States (1925–1963).
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This quote is attributed to Medgar Evers, a Activist from United States.
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Medgar Evers lived from 1925 – 1963.