The quest for civil rights from "summary" of The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois
The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line. From the darkest jungle of the Congo to the lightest corner of the New England coast, there is a constant struggle. The quest for civil rights is not just a desire for political power or social equality; it is a demand for humanity to recognize the intrinsic worth of every individual, regardless of their race or color. The history of the American Negro is the history of this striving - this longing to attain the full measure of manhood and womanhood. It is a story of suffering, of sacrifice, of struggle against the odds. Despite the chains of slavery and the yoke of discrimination, the black man and woman have persevered, have fought for their rights, have demanded to be treated as equals in the eyes of the law and society. The quest for civil rights is not just about legal protections or economic opportunities; it is about the fundamental right to live with dignity and respect. It is about the right to access education, healthcare, housing, and employment without facing discrimination based on the color of one's skin. It is about the right to participate fully in the social, political, and economic life of the natio...
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