Henry Louis Gates Quotes

Politicians will not put forth programs aimed at the problems of poor blacks while their turnout remains so low.

Henry Louis Gates

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• Politicians will not put forth programs aimed at the problems of poor blacks while their turnout remains so low.

  

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