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"For African-Americans, it's still going to be - some people say double hard - I'd say four times as ..." — Claudette Colvin

For African-Americans, it's still going to be - some people say double hard - I'd say four times as hard. Be an opportunist. Take advantage of your resources, because the only way to win is with education, self-esteem, having value in yourself.
Claudette Colvin
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