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I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even at the expense of ourselves, and so we attempt to protect the African-American community.

Anita Hill

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Anita Hill
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: July 30
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During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was positive.
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When I think of what has happened in a larger sense, beyond myself, then I would not change anything.
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Because I was extremely uncomfortable talking about sex with him at all and particularly in such a graphic way, I told him that I did not want to talk about these subjects.
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I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect my future career
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Well, of course it was a very trying time for me, and fortunately I had a lot of people who were supportive. A lot of people who were writing and calling and saying they were praying for me. Some people sent me Scripture, and that helped.
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For my undergraduate work, I went to Oklahoma State University and graduated from there in 1977
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I see myself as an educator.
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In July of 1983, I left Washington, DC area and have had minimal contact with Judge Clarence Thomas since
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I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you do that.
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The FBI has had a history of sex discrimination complaints brought against it, as well as race discrimination
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You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.
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The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life
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