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" It is not a new tactic for people to use any avenue they can to silence black activists. "

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" Black people have always been more than our pain. The joy is so much a part of how we have survived and thrived. "

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" I have a big following on Twitter, and Twitter has been invaluable for mobilizing and quickly sharing information. But I'm not really sure that people are learning deep content on Twitter. "

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