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“Because it won't change if we don't say something.”

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“Brave doesn't mean you're not scared. It means you go on even though you're scared.”

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“I've seen it happen over and over again: a black person gets killed just for being black, and all hell breaks loose. I’ve tweeted RIP hashtags, reblogged pictures on Tumblr, and signed every petition out there. I always said that if I saw it happen to somebody, I would have the loudest voice, making sure the world knew what went down. Now I am that person, and I’m too afraid to speak.”

Fear Race Police Social Media African Americans Blacks Police Brutality Speaking Up Blacklivesmatter

Book:The Hate U Give

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“Has this situation made you fearful of cops?" she eventually asks. "I don't know," I say truthfully. "My uncle's a cop. I know not all cops are bad. And they risk their lives, you know? I'm always scared for my uncle. But I'm tired of them assuming. Especially when it comes to black people.”

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Book:The Hate U Give

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