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“Change depends on people knowing the truth. Change depends on people speaking that truth out loud. That's what movements do. Movements educate people to the truth. They pass along information and ideas that many others do not know, and they cause them to ask questions, to challenge their own long-held beliefs. ... Movements are the way ordinary people get more freedom and justice. Movements are how we keep a check on power and those who abuse it.”

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Unita Blackwell

Unita Blackwell, born on March 18, 1933, is an outstanding activist. She is known for her leadership in the civil rights movement, particularly in advocating for educational equality and against racial discrimination. Blackwell女士 has played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, her efforts have helped many African Americans to gain equal rights in the United States. more

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