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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."

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About Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was an American pastor and politician who represented Harlem in the U.S. House of Representatives for decades.

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