Harold Washington

“Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals.”

“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 per...”

“The third fallacy is that affirmative action doesn't work.”

“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.”

“Affirmative action works but we're going to need to muster all our political resources if we are to keep it in place.”

“Let's not be overconfident, we still have to count the votes.”

“I am not interested in splitting the white vote.”