Du Bois marked a great stage in the history of Negro struggles when he said that Negroes could no longer accept the subordination which Booker T. Washington had preached.
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It is in revolutionary periods that the culmination of previous trends and the beginning of new ones appear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Revolutionary times are moments of transformation where past trends converge and new ideas emerge.
C. L. R. James suggests that during times of revolution, society experiences a significant turning point where the culmination of historical developments meets the inception of new ideas and movements. These periods are crucial for change and growth, as they enable a reevaluation of past practices and the establishment of new directions for the future.
Themes
RevolutionChangeTrendsHistoryTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
During a political rally to inspire action for change.
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