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“By now, we understand That white supremacy & the despair it demands Are as destructive as any disease So when you're told that your rage is reactionary, Remind yourself that rage is our right. It teaches us it is time to fight. In the face of injustice, Not only is anger natural, but necessary, Because it helps carry us to our destination.”

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Book:Call Us What We Carry

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