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“Change your default. Take the risk of expecting the next black man you encounter to more likely be an opportunity than a threat. Productive rather than pitiful. Human rather than hurtful. Dependable rather than destructive. A man, rather than a menace. Change your default. It's true, some will let you down. Some of your race have let you down too. But, your default view of your race hasn't likely changed.”

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Wounds

In 'Wounds,' the author delves into the complex nature of healing and the lasting effects of trauma. The narrative weaves through the lives of characters who have endured various forms of injury, examining how these wounds shape their identities and interactions with others. more

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Razel Jones

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