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Dear Martin

Book by Nic Stone · 7 quotes · Blm, Racism, Black Lives Matter

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“You can’t change how other people think and act, but you’re in full control of you. When it comes down to it, the only question that matters is this: If nothing in the world ever changes, what type of man are you gonna be?”

People Change Change The World

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“Jared: Whatever. All I know is that no matter what college I end up at, when I see a minority, I'm gonna wonder if they're qualified to be there. Everyone: [...] Justyce: Damn, it's like that, Jared? Jared: I mean... wait, that didn't come out right-- SJ: And there you have it, folks.”

Racism Affirmative Action

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“Turn on the news, another black man slain. They say “It’s okay. Save your voice, don’t complain. This isn’t about race, so stop using that excuse. Now, look at this funny picture of Obama in a noose! See how color-blind we are? You’re not”

Racism Blm Silenced

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“Frankly, I’m not real sure what to feel. Never thought I’d be in this kind of situation. There was this kid, Shemar Carson… a black dude, my age, shot and killed in Nevada by this white cop back in June.”

Black Lives Matter Police Brutality Blm

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“really black to me. Underneath, where it matters, we both bleed red, you see? So put away that race card; it ain’t 1962. There’s no more segregation…isn’t that enough for you?”

Racism Black Lives Matter Blm

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“SJ: Ah, okay... so you're saying people just need to pull themselves up by their boostraps? Jared: Exactly. SJ: In order to do that, they have to be able to afford boots.”

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“The real issue? He didn't wanna be the black guy accused of "playing the race card" at a state tournament.”

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