Annie Elizabeth Delany, Having O Quotes

A collection of quotes by Annie Elizabeth Delany, Having O.

Annie Elizabeth Delany (known as Having O.) was a noted centenarian and co-author of the groundbreaking memoir "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years." Born on September 26, 1891, in Raleigh, North Carolina, she lived alongside her sister Sarah Louise Delany (Bessie) for over a century. The memoir chronicles their remarkable lives as trailblazing African American women who witnessed the Jim Crow era, fought for equal rights, and attained successful professional careers. Having O. passed away on September 25, 1995, just one day before her 104th birthday.

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When Negroes are average, they fail, unless they are very, very lucky. Now, if you're average and white, honey, you can go far. Just look at Dan Quayle. If that boy was colored he'd be washing dishes somewhere.

Annie Elizabeth Delany, Having O

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