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Kim Crowe's avatar

Thank you Desireé.

I recall having heard-read about this before when I was very young, but it's not something anyone in Montgomery, Al where I grew up was much interested in talking about, especially during that time period. I think it is imperative this is brought out and discussed much more often as I believe it will foster an environment of unity. I look foward to reading more of your work.

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Desireé B Stephens's avatar

Thank you so much Kim. I fully align with what you’re saying here and I think the lack of discussion comes from shame and hiding behind lies to not sit with the discomfort.

Truth is good medicine and it heals. I look forward to more of your thoughts.

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Revolutionary Agony Aunt's avatar

I believe in everything you say here and its Perhaps the greatest tragedy that people think we live in a time of progress. All i see is that we have been distracted by the shiny things while everything of true value has been smashed and erased. While we can come back to truth and solidarity, will it be in time? Not for Gaza, maybe for climate breakdown, tho not for the global south... Then there is Amerikkkas determination to maintain hedgamony or tear the world apart as collective punishment.

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Leslie Craig's avatar

This is fascinating. I am learning so much from you these past few months. It seem racism and divisiveness know no bounds. I guess it’s not surprising. It’s actually deeply disappointing that we have come so far and learned so little.

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