Quote by Marian Wright Edleman, Black Ame

Education remains one of the black community's most enduring values. It is sustained by the belief that freedom and education go hand in hand, that learning and training are essential to economic quality and independence.

Education remains one of the black community's most enduring

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This quote emphasizes the significant role that education holds within the black community. It highlights the enduring value placed on education and its connection to freedom. The quote suggests that education is seen as a pathway to economic equality and independence within this community. It implies that education is not only a means of gaining knowledge but also an empowering tool that can help individuals overcome societal barriers and achieve personal and socioeconomic success.

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By Marian Wright Edleman, Black Ame

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