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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Quotes

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972)[1] was a Baptist pastor and an American politician, who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971. He was the first person of African-American descent to be elected from New York to Congress.[2][3]

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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.

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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I believe that Christianity in the United States has been dragging its feet, and I don't think there's any other force in America that has been more detrimental to the solution of our racial problems than Christianity.

I believe that Christianity in the United States has been dragging its feet, and I don't think there's any other force in America that has been more detrimental to the solution of our racial problems than Christianity.

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 Tags: Think America Problems Feet Believe
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The black masses must demand and refuse to accept nothing less than that proportionate percentage of the political spoils such as jobs, elective offices and appointments... They must reject the shameful racial tokenism that characterizes the political life of America today.

The black masses must demand and refuse to accept nothing less than that proportionate percentage of the political spoils such as jobs, elective offices and appointments... They must reject the shameful racial tokenism that characterizes the political life of America today.

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 Tags: Life Today America Black Political
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Tremendous changes are taking place in our country, eradicating the concept of second-class citizenship.

Tremendous changes are taking place in our country, eradicating the concept of second-class citizenship.

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I am proud to be a member of the Congress of the United States.

I am proud to be a member of the Congress of the United States.

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Only legislative, judicial, and executive action can completely guarantee the victory of the free world.

Only legislative, judicial, and executive action can completely guarantee the victory of the free world.

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 Tags: Victory Action World Free Judicial
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