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We have been basically persuaded that we should not talk about racism.

Angela Davis

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Angela Davis
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: January 29
Autobiographer
Feminist
Human Rights Activist
Philosopher
Political Activist
Politician
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Birmingham
Alabama
Angela Yvonne Davis
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