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" Laws on hate speech and hate crimes do important work in a world that has been rooted in racism and bigotry since the inception of this country, which was not founded on ideals of justice. "

DeRay Mckesson

Hate

World

Work

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Teacher

Two

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Honest

World

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Gay

Ashamed

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Want

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Revolution

Fight

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Death