"So many people of color who made major contributions to American history have been trapped in the purgatory of history."
― Henry Louis Gates
Topic(s): History
― Henry Louis Gates
More From Henry Louis Gates
- "Wherever you go in the history of America, there have been Black people making contributions, but their contributions have been obscured, lost, buried."
- "What people forget is that the most radical thing about Obama is that he was the first black man in history to imagine that he could become president, who was able to make other Americans believe it as well. Other than that, he is a centrist, just like I try to be. He’s been bridging divisions his whole life."
- "Very few, if any, first-generation black or white or Asian kids will pursue a Ph.D. They’ll pursue the professions for economic security. Many will go to law school and/or business school."
More In History
- "Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world."― James K. Polk
- "Judging from the main portions of the history of the world, so far, justice is always in jeopardy."― Walt Whitman
- "Texas was such a welcoming place, and with its unbelievable history and tradition, it’s extra special to be a part of that."― Ricky Williams