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“I was raised in a family where we were taught that the best thing you could do with your life was to really kind of push the cause of progress and justice and human rights forward.”

Quote by Benjamin Jealous

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Benjamin Jealous

Benjamin Jealous is an American political leader known for his leadership in the civil rights and social justice movements. Born on January 18, 1973, he has been recognized for his role as the youngest ever president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Jealous' career spans law, politics, and social activism, where he has advocated for social reforms and equality. more

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