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“I think a proud Southerner is a Southerner who is aware of his or her past, and being proud of one's past does not mean you accept it. It means that you realize that we've come through the fire, and we're headed in another direction.”

Quote by William R. Ferris

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William R. Ferris

William R. Ferris is an American author born on February 5, 1942. He is renowned for his research on the history and culture of the American South, particularly focusing on music, folk art, and racial relations. more

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