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We examine and highlight the history of the African descendants in America, and know that each and every one of us has come this far because of our faith in this country.

Yvette Clarke

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Yvette Clarke
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: November 21
Politician
U.S. Representative
New York City
New York
Yvette Diane Clarke
History
America
Come
Highlight
Country
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Every
Descendants
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African
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We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness.
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It was August 28th, 1963, and the greatest civil rights coalition in modern history had descended upon Washington. Hundreds of thousands of protesters trekked through the heat, stretching from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial.
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There is no doubt that Stop-and-Frisk does not yield the desired results, and it is apparent that it disproportionately targets minority communities.
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Only by acknowledging the success and sacrifice made by those who came before us, can we fully understand what we must do to ensure the liberty of those who will succeed us.
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My father has been the real anchor of the family. Hes the one who has always encouraged my mother, my brother and me.
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I would put myself towards left of center.
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Even after facing jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. courageously and boldly spoke out against racial inequality.
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Good Dems are good Dems. They want a representative that really reflects their values.
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I have to earn re-election. Thats the way I see it.
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