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“What you must understand is oppression does not end with the niggers. It does not end with the poor people, it doesn't end with the women, or the pregnant women. It goes on up the line to the executive who has his bag searched in the airport.”

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Florynce Kennedy

Florynce Kennedy, a lawyer born on February 11, 1916, and died on December 22, 2000, was a prominent civil rights lawyer known for her work in the areas of gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. She was a dedicated civil rights activist committed to eliminating gender discrimination and promoting social justice. more

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