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“We had no more courage than Harriet Tubman or Marcus Garvey had in their times. We just had a more vulnerable enemy.”

Quote by Stokely Carmichael

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Stokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichael

Stokely Carmichael, born Clement Edmond Stokely, was an influential American civil rights activist, orator, and writer. He was born on June 29, 1941, and passed away on November 15, 1998. Carmichael was a key figure in the American civil rights movement during the 1960s, particularly in promoting black nationalism and self-determination. His activities had a profound impact on American race relations and social justice. more

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