In 1869, the Colored National Labor Union was formed to represent the unique interests of Black workers who had been shut out of the larger National Labor Union. Its first president, Isaac Myers, was cofounder of the Colored Caulkers Trade
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“If you aren't rich you should always look useful.”
― Journey to the End of the Night
― Journey to the End of the Night
“To define is to limit.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.”
― Crime and Punishment
― Crime and Punishment
“You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.”
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
― The Picture of Dorian Gray
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