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“Language is political. That's why you and me, my Brother and Sister, that's why we supposed to choke our natural self into the weird, lying, barbarous, unreal, white speech and writing habits that the schools lay down like holy law.”

Quote by June Jordan

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June Jordan was a prominent American poet, born on July 9, 1936, and passed away on June 14, 2002. Her poetry addressed a wide range of themes including race, gender, and social justice, known for its profound emotion and strong political consciousness. more

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