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“I'm not saying that things now aren't better for black people. Thank God they're definitely better, but some things are still the same. "Better" is not good enough - it's not. Especially when "better" still means my life is at risk.”

Quote by Titus Kaphar

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Titus Kaphar is an American artist known for his profound exploration of racial, historical, and social issues. His work often takes the form of painting and sculpture, combining traditional and contemporary artistic techniques to provoke thought about racial and social inequalities among viewers. more

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