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Answering the question about Black leadership

In light of many discussions taking place by us, especially since the last presidential election, I feel compelled to submit a perspective that I have subscribed to regarding the ever-pressing question on Black leadership. I am not the originator of this perspective, but I have witnessed that others who have also subscribed to it are some of the most highly productive, respected treasures in our community.

What follows, are the words of the great Carter Goodwin Woodson. One can find his opinion on the issue of Black leadership in Chapter XI, entitled, "The Need for Service Rather Than Leadership" in his perennial work, The Mis-Education of the Negro:

"In spite of the meager rewards, ...

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