The welloff or educated Negro may use his fellow Negroes to enrich himselfin insurance. paperpublishing. cosmeticsor to advance his career in the professions or in politics. but he will not lift a finger to lighten the burden of his people. Who ever hears of a rich Negro endowing a Negro school. hospital or church? With the present paucity of opportunities for fervent action. is is doubtful whether the Negro could repeat the performance of past immigrants and adjust himself to a new existence as an Individual on his own. He cannot cross alone the desert of transition and enter an individual promised land. Like the liberated ancient Israelites. he needs a genuine mass movement to enfold him. cover his nakedness of identity. guide and sustain him until he can stand on his own feet.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about wealthy or educated Black people not helping their community.