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I knew a lot of black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, and female mathematicians and engineers, women of all backgrounds. So this idea… — Margot Lee Shetterly Copy Share Image
Ron Karenga wrote a book back in 1968, and in that book, he said that the reason, part of his motivation for… — Tucker Carlson Copy Share Image
When it comes to the discussion of oppression in America, we've been experiencing the worst of it for a long time. What's… — Chokwe Lumumba Copy Share Image
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You know, I don't play the race card a lot. I'm half-black, half-white, and I'm proud of - my skin is brown.… — Shemar Moore Copy Share Image
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Many theaters are tackling the multifaceted work of black writers - established and emerging. Now the next step is for them to… — Katori Hall Copy Share Image
There was something about being in the vicinity of Grahame Coats that always made Fat Charlie (a) speak in cliches and (b)… — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
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The thing I miss about Russia the most is what is called 'black bread.' It's rye bread, and everyone eats it. I… — Olesya Rulin Copy Share Image
Once upon a time there was a dwarf knight who only had fifty words to live in and they were so fleeting… — Richard Brautigan Copy Share Image
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This isn’t a game, human. Listen to the Skotos and go. We’re not bound by the laws of the Oneroi. Killing humans… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
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Some people see Black Friday as a much-needed break for their wallet. I see it as retail outlets showing the customers the… — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
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Why can't the black man have a God? What's so wrong when a black man says his God will protect him form… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
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I talk about being a 'what' to people. Like, being gay in mainstream society is a different kind of 'what' than being… — Justin Simien Copy Share Image
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