Carter G. Woodson (Carter Godwin Woodson) Quotes

If the Negro in the ghetto must eternally be fed by the hand that pushes him into the ghetto, he will never become strong enough to get out of the ghetto.

Carter G. Woodson

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• If the Negro in the ghetto must eternally be fed by the hand that pushes him into the ghetto, he will never become strong enough to get out of the ghetto.

  

  Carter G. Woodson
  • Strong
  • Enough
  • Hands