The appeal to the white man's pocket has ever been more effectual than all the appeals ever made to his conscience. (Ida B. Wells-Barnett)

The appeal to the white man's pocket has ever been more effectual than all the appeals ever made to his conscience.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

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