Quote by Carter G. Woodson

If Liberia has failed, then, it is no evidence of the failure of the Negro in government. It is merely evidence of the failure of slavery.

If Liberia has failed, then, it is no evidence of the failur

Summary

This quote suggests that the failures of Liberia, a country founded in the 19th century by freed African-American slaves, should not be seen as a reflection of the abilities of Black people in governing themselves. Instead, it argues that the root cause of Liberia's struggles is the legacy of slavery, which led to the oppression and stunting of potential progress. The quote emphasizes the need to separate the failures of a nation from the abilities of a particular race, highlighting the impact of historical injustices on the trajectory of a country.

By Carter G. Woodson

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