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“I have lived a life that has been beautiful and painful at some moments. But I am convinced others can learn how to control a certain kind of rage that bubbles up in many Americans, particularly, but not limited to, women, blacks, and other minorities.”

Quote by Jayson Blair

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Jayson Blair is an American journalist who gained notoriety for his fraudulent reporting at The New York Times. In 2003, he was fired for fabricating news and plagiarizing others' work. more

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