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“You are not born racist. You are born into a racist society. And like anything else, if you can learn it, you can unlearn it. But some people choose not to unlearn it, because they're afraid they'll lose power if they share with other people. We are afraid of sharing power. That's what it's all about.”

Quote by Jane Elliott

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Jane Elliott, born on May 27, 1933, is an American teacher. She is known for conducting an educational activity called the 'Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Experiment' in the 1970s, which aimed to demonstrate the impact of racial prejudice to students. more

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