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A road map for eliminating racism

A road map for eliminating racism

Diversity in leadership is important

By Ben Sigel Elections, Racism 0 Comments Jun 16, 2020

WE MUST seize this moment. For over 400 years, the racism pandemic has infiltrated and spread its ugly wings throughout our country. From slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation to modern day racial profiling and police brutality, racism has entrenched its insidious venom deep into the soul of our country. The knee of one racist police(...)

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