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> [However, while we should certainly celebrate the demise of overt official racism, we must also critically examine where we are at this historical moment, recognize the many challenges ahead and reaffirm our commitment to making Brown v. Board a reality.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ed-markey/however-while-we-should-certainly-celebrate-the-demise-of-overt/)

[Ed Markey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ed-markey/)

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> [“I hate to admit it," she said, "but for all we hear about the States, Canada's capacity for racism seems even worse." "Worse?" "The American Japanese were interned as we were in Canada, and sent off to concentration camps, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joy-kogawa/i-hate-to-admit-it-she-said-but-for-all-we-hear-about-the-states/)

[Joy Kogawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joy-kogawa/)

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