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Old 02-25-2016, 11:21 AM   #129
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Did you actually read what she said?
“Tackling and ending systemic racism requires contributions from all of us. White Americans, we need to do a better job of listening when African Americans talk about the seen and unseen barriers they face every day,” Mrs. Clinton said. “We need to recognize our privilege and practice humility rather than assume our experiences are everyone’s experiences.”

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Did you see her comment talking about white privilege? She wasn't blaming whitey, she was just stating the obvious that blacks and whites are treated differently and we shouldn't ignore this.
Then who are these White Americans that NEED to do a better job.....and who is this "WE" that needs to recognize OUR privilege?

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