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“If there are segregated plates of fruit, I suggest a four-to-one ratio of non-watermelon to watermelon. Look, they know you want it. YOU know you want it. So if you conspicuously avoid it, that's an admission right there: guilt by omission.”

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How to Be Black

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Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston

Baratunde Thurston is an American writer, comedian, and activist known for his unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on technology, society, and culture. Born on September 11, 1977, Thurston's career has spanned from online media and digital marketing to social activism. more

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