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brer cat

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6. Good news!

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Mon Sep 26, 2016, 06:15 AM

Sep 2016

They raised the consciousness of many people who needed to reflect on our system of racial injustice. They deserved applause not condemnation for their quiet action. It was a very powerful moment.

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