What is so remarkable about the success of affirmative action is that it has been accomplished despite the Justice Department and the policies of the federal government. – Harold Washington
Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government. – Harold Washington
That fallacy flies in the face of studies that show, every day, in every way, things are getting a little worse for America’s minorities relative to the progress made by those in the top percentiles of assets and income. – Harold Washington
Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals. – Harold Washington
Affirmative action works but we’re going to need to muster all our political resources if we are to keep it in place. – Harold Washington
