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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"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." — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
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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. — Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
About Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was a Politician from United States (1908–1972).
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This quote is attributed to Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., a Politician from United States.
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. lived from 1908 – 1972.