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Every people should be the originators of their own destiny, the projectors of their own schemes, and creators of the events that lead to their destiny -- the consummation of their own desires.

Source: The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States, Politically Considered, 1852.
-- Martin Delany, (May 6 1812-1885), US physician, activist, novelist; The father of black nationalism served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was active in Southern politics during Reconstruction.

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