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Race should not be used to claim privileges and rights for one group, exclusively, which are denied other different groups. Then that is an illegitimate use of race.
Desmond Tutu
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Desmond Tutu
Age: 92
Born: 1931
Born: October 7
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Archbisphop Desmond Tutu
Desmond Mpilo Tutu
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