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Racism springs from the lie that certain human beings are less than fully human. it's a self-centered falsehood that corrupts our minds into believing we are right to treat others as we would not want to be treated.
-Alveda King
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Racism Springs From The Lie That Certain

Alveda King
Racism springs from the lie that certain human beings are less than fully human. it's a self-centered falsehood that corrupts our minds into believing we are right to treat others as we would not want to be treated.
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