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“The focus of tolerance education is to deal with the concept of equality and fairness. We need to establish confidence with children that there is more goodness than horror in this world.”

Quote by Morris Dees

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Morris Dees is an American lawyer, born on December 16, 1936. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement and was one of the co-founders of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Dees is known for his legal work in combating hate crimes and promoting equal rights. more

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