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James Weldon Johnson Quotes

James Weldon Johnson quotes about people

American Poet June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938

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Northern white people love the Negro in a sort of abstract way, as a race; through a sense of justice, charity, and philanthropy, they will liberally assist in his elevation. James Weldon Johnson
Through my music teaching and my not absolutely irregular attendance at church, I became acquainted with the best class of colored people in Jacksonville. James Weldon Johnson
The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice. James Weldon Johnson
I do not see how a people that can find in its conscience any excuse whatever for slowly burning to death a human being, or for tolerating such an act, can be entrusted with the salvation of a race. James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson quote: "There are a great many colored people who are ashamed of the..."
There are a great many colored people who are ashamed of the cake-walk, but I think they ought to be proud of it. James Weldon Johnson
I believe it to be a fact that the colored people of this country know and understand the white people better than the white people know and understand them. James Weldon Johnson
Southern white people despise the Negro as a race, and will do nothing to aid in his elevation as such; but for certain individuals they have a strong affection, and are helpful to them in many ways. James Weldon Johnson

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