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“I believe that also it should be stressed and made clear that our antagonistic position is not to say "I don't like whites" for the simple fact of not liking white people. It's like, our fight is not against the white person per se, but against the exercises of white supremacy and the form in which whiteness and the politics of whiteness operates.”

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Bocafloja, whose real name is José Ángel Valente, is a Spanish digital artist, musician, and poet. Known for his unique artistic style and multimedia works, he merges visual art, music, and poetry. Born on July 12, 1978, Bocafloja's creations span across various domains, including internet culture, social commentary, and contemporary art. more

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