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“Every people, in order to remain healthy and strong, has to have a grasp of its foundation story. Culture is a chrysalis - it is protective, it takes care of you. That's what cultures are for. You cannot rob a people of language, culture, mother, father, the value of their labor - all of that - without doing vast damage to those people.”

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Randall Robinson

Randall Robinson is an American lawyer known for his contributions to civil rights and social justice. Born on July 6, 1941, he has served as the executive director of the National Civil Rights Coalition and has fought for the rights of African Americans in various legal cases. more

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