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“Systems now do the bulk of the work; there is a perpetualness to racialized poverty and oppression. At a certain point – one long since passed in America – little effort is required to maintain the structures. Hopelessness and despair seep into the psyche. The damage becomes generational inheritance and culture caste.”

Quote by Charles M. Blow

Book:The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto
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The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto

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Charles M. Blow
Charles M. Blow

Charles M. Blow is an American journalist born on August 11, 1970. He is known for his column in The New York Times, which focuses on racial, political, and social issues. more

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