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“If whiteness were of no particular advantage, then having a fuller color wheel of skin tones would be purely a matter of celebration. But whiteness - just a drop of it - does still carry privilege. You learn that very young in America.”

Quote by Eric Liu

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Eric Liu is a prominent writer and public intellectual, born in 1968. He has made substantial contributions to the fields of politics, culture, and social commentary. Liu's work often centers on the intersection of identity, community, and public service. more

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