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“Black Realism or cosmopolitan black politician is a code word to say this is a black person that is not tied to a civil rights/black power traditional black politics.”

Quote by Michael C Dawson

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Michael C Dawson

Michael C. Dawson is a renowned figure in an unknown field. Born on October 21, 1951, he has had a significant impact in academia and industry to date. more

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“I feel a special kinship for our military. Because, unfortunately, I became a wartime president. And committed our military in the defense of our country to difficult assignments. I tell people all the time, I don't miss much about being president; I do miss looking in the eyes of people who volunteered to serve. And so not only do I feel a kinship, I feel an obligation and a duty to help.”

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