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" I always had an ability to listen and give people the space to open up and express themselves, and I was hoping it would translate on TV. "

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" Homophobia, racism, and sexism are all rooted in the same oppression that causes a group of people to internalize the oppression they've experienced and then continue the cycle of abuse. Simply put, hurt people hurt people. "

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" We have to continue to do the work, because we can't see people lose their lives over senseless gun violence. "

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