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Letter from United Public Workers of America to W. E. B. Du Bois

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United Public Workers of America Richardson, Thomas

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Concerning the Bureau of Engraving office, how they have never hired a "Negro" employee, and how this issue is larger than a few jobs because American tax dollars are used to support "jim crow" hiring practices.
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Keywords

  1. Racism In The Workplace

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