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“Good things don't come to those who wait. They come to those who agitate!”

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Julian Bond was an American civil rights activist and politician, recognized for his pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement. A member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Bond later represented Georgia in the state House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a steadfast advocate for racial and social justice throughout his career. more

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