"I know there has long been a great frustration among the African Americans in Nevada over their belief that we have not adequately responded to their desires to become more educated and more productive citizens"
- James E. Rogers
About this Quote
This quote by James E. Rogers talks to the long-standing aggravation amongst African Americans in Nevada over the absence of access to education and resources to become more productive people. It suggests that African Americans in Nevada have actually not been given the exact same opportunities as other residents to end up being informed and to contribute to their communities. This quote highlights the need for more fair access to education and resources for African Americans in Nevada, so that they can become more educated and efficient people. It also speaks to the value of recognizing the worth of African Americans in Nevada and providing them with the resources they need to prosper.
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