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“All of us should be much more humble and contrite when we point the finger at somebody else, because four more fingers are pointing back at us.”

Quote by Michael Eric Dyson

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Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson is an American author, academic, and public intellectual, born on October 23, 1958. He is recognized for his work in African American studies, sociology, and cultural criticism. Dyson has authored numerous books on race, politics, and culture, and has held faculty positions at various universities. more

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