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Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell, born on February 1, 1979, is a talented American singer-songwriter. His musical style blends elements of country, blues, and rock, which has won him a dedicated fan base. Isbell is known for his emotive voice and sincere lyrics, which often delve into personal emotions and social issues. more

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Book:Howard Zinn Speaks: Collected Speeches, 1963-2009
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“If all the white people who claim they don't hate us would ever get together and do something to the whites who claim they hate us, we'd see some action. Talk is cheap, if white people didn't want to have a South African situation ... there'd be none. If white people in America didn't want segregation, there'd be none ... it is the man who allows him to lynch who is never seen.”

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Author:Malcolm X
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