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“The loss of that oral tradition and the breakdown of communication between generations had set my family adrift, floating aimlessly without history and all its accumulated experience to guide us. We need context, we need myths, we need family legends in order to see the invisible legacy that follows us, that tells us who we are.”

Quote by Diane Wilson

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Diane Wilson
Diane Wilson

Diane Wilson is an American environmental activist born in 1948. She is known for her protest activities against ocean pollution, particularly in Port Aransas, Texas. Her activities include opposing the oil industry and promoting sustainable fisheries. more

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