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“Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before.”

Quote by Shelby Steele

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Shelby Steele is an American author known for his works on race, identity, and culture. His writings delve into the complexities and contradictions of American race relations, particularly the dilemmas of white identity and the complexities of black identity. more

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