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“Race is an invention, not a noticeable genetic presence, and cultural traits are brute concoctions of the social sciences.”

Quote by Gerald Vizenor

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Gerald Vizenor
Gerald Vizenor

Gerald Vizenor is an American writer born in 1934. His works primarily focus on American Indian literature, especially the culture of the Ojibwe. Vizenor is known for his unique literary style and profound exploration of cultural identity. more

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